[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 84 (Monday, June 8, 2009)]
[House]
[Page H6269]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 CAP-AND-TRADE TAXES AMERICAN FAMILIES

  (Mr. WILSON of South Carolina asked and was given permission to 
address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. Speaker, the Democrat leadership 
continues to push forward with their national energy tax.
  Despite the financial pain this would place on American families, 
despite the fact that this cap-and-trade scheme would have little or no 
impact on the global environment, despite the fact that we can achieve 
a cleaner energy future without taking more money from hardworking 
American families, our Democrat colleagues are intent on raising gas 
prices and home utility costs by more than $3,000 on each family each 
year.
  There is a better way to a clean energy future, and it begins with 
supporting an all-of-the-above strategy. I am grateful to be part of a 
bipartisan effort that would allow for the production of American oil 
and natural gas, invest in alternative sources, and promote 
conservation. The American Conservation and Clean Energy Independence 
Act is a plan for a stronger energy future, and it would not raise 
energy prices, taxes, or cost jobs.
  In conclusion, God bless our troops, and we will never forget 
September the 11th.

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