    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George W. Bush (2005, Book II)]
    [October 7, 2005]
    [Pages 1534-1535]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Statement on House of Representatives Passage of Legislation To Increase
    Domestic Refining Capacity
    October 7, 2005

        I commend the House for passing legislation that would increase our
    refining capacity and help address the cost of gasoline, diesel fuels,
    and jet fuels. No refineries have been built in our Nation since 1976,
    and the recent disruptions in supply from Hurricanes Katrina and Rita
    have demonstrated that additional refining capacity is critically
    needed. We must continue to promote sound energy policy to help keep
    prices down for small businesses and hard-working American families.

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