[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 154 (2008), Part 10]
[House]
[Page 13420]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




               ENERGY DEBATE IS NATIONAL SECURITY DEBATE

  (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, our energy policy is tied 
to our national security. When America is increasingly reliant on 
foreign sources of energy, we are increasingly influenced by foreign 
governments who may be hostile to our interests.
  Too many Democrats in Congress believe the debate over energy 
independence is simply about the price at the pump. Some want to try to 
lower the price by socializing the oil industry or taxing American 
energy resources, neither of which will lower the price. Meanwhile, 
House Democrats refuse to expand exploration for American oil and 
natural gas. They fail to acknowledge that until we find affordable, 
reliable fuel sources to replace oil, our Nation will be reliant on 
this form of foreign energy.
  When we invest in American resources, we not only add more supply to 
the market that has seen increased demand, we invest in our national 
security by ensuring more of our oil and natural resources come from 
right here at home.
  In conclusion, God bless our troops, and we will never forget 
September 11th.

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