Political Quotes

“I'm here tonight for one reason: to stand up for hardworking Americans who are spending far too much when they fill up at the pump, and I'm here for that same American who turns on the TV or reads the newspaper after a long day at work to see that Iran is threatening to cut off our oil supply out of the Middle East and to see continued inaction by this administration to discourage energy projects, energy production that would lower the price of gas here at home. These are Americans that are scared. They simply don't have the money in their pocket, in their budget to pay for these high prices, $60 to fill up a tank of gas, $80 to fill up the tank of gas. I find it increasingly more difficult to explain to my constituents from rural Colorado why this government isn't advancing policies that will bring down the prices at the pump. It pains me the look on people's faces when they tell me that they're making $10 an hour and are paying upwards of $4 for a gallon of gas. What are they supposed to do, Mr. Speaker, stop going to work because gas is so expensive? We are facing a significant crisis, and it's a travesty, it's a shame. My colleagues here tonight are here to say we will not stand for it. How do I go back home this weekend to explain to my constituents why gas prices have risen $1.80 per gallon since this President took office?…”