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Elijah Lewis: “I rise today for the weary Americans who are working harder than they ever have but still find themselves falling…”

On the recordJune 12, 2008
I rise today for the weary Americans who are working harder than they ever have but still find themselves falling behind. I rise today for Americans all across this country and especially those in my home State of Georgia who are hurting. I rise for those whose wallets get thinner each time they go to the gas station. I rise for those who must decide between $4 a gallon gasoline or food for their family, those who must decide between $4 a gallon gasoline or paying the mortgage. Americans will continue to make these choices until we decide enough is enough. Let's change our energy policy.
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Elijah Lewis
Democratic · Georgia

Editor's note · Context

Addressing the struggles of Americans facing high gas prices and advocating for a change in energy policy.

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