[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 147 (Tuesday, September 16, 2008)]
[House]
[Page H8149]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                ALLOW A VOTE ON THE AMERICAN ENERGY BILL

  (Mr. PRICE of Georgia asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute.)
  Mr. PRICE of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, the most pressing, the most urgent 
issue facing the American people today is energy policy, gas prices. 
Yet the strongest Nation, the greatest Nation in the world is 70 
percent reliant on foreign oil.
  Now, the good news is that there are wonderful and incredible 
alternatives and opportunities to create American energy for Americans. 
The problem is that this Democrat bill today will not, will not allow 
any new supply.
  The reason the American people are so disgusted with Congress is 
because of this style of leadership: closed, unfair, un-American. This 
is most frustrating and concerning to the American people because they 
know that there are positive alternatives.
  Madam Speaker, fulfill your duty. Allow a vote on the American energy 
bill. Honor your oath.

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