[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 32 (Wednesday, February 29, 2012)]
[House]
[Page H1030]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                            ENERGY SECURITY

  (Mr. STUTZMAN asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute.)
  Mr. STUTZMAN. Mr. Speaker, Hoosiers across northeast Indiana paid 
$3.85 for a gallon of gasoline this morning. Gas prices are 
skyrocketing, and people in my district are looking for long-term 
solutions.
  Unfortunately, for the past 3 years, President Obama has rejected 
serious efforts to promote American energy security. By failing to put 
forward a responsible energy policy, this administration is making 
things worse at the pump.
  In 2008, Energy Secretary Steven Chu said, ``Somehow we have to 
figure out how to boost the price of gasoline to the levels in 
Europe.''
  Well, if something doesn't change, Hoosiers could see those prices 
soon.
  In January, President Obama rejected the bipartisan Keystone XL 
pipeline and blocked the flow of over 800,000 barrels of oil each day. 
The President's decision does nothing to lower prices or protect us 
from uncertainty in the Middle East. It's a serious blow to Hoosier 
families already struggling in the real economy.
  Hoosiers deserve a true all-of-the-above approach. The House has 
already passed five energy bills that are being held up in the Senate. 
It's time to promote real energy security.

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