Political Quotes

“The first topic is the issue of the price of gasoline. I don't need to show this chart to people to remind them what is happening. Beginning with the Bush administration when the President was sworn into office, the average price for a gallon of gasoline was $1.47. As of June 9, the average price across America was $4.04, the most dramatic increase in the price of gasoline in our history. It is a situation which has called for analysis and attention because no matter where we go--in Illinois, Ohio, in any State--people say: Senator, what are you going to do about these gas prices? They are killing us. They go to the gasoline stations, the service stations, pull out their credit cards and cash, and cannot believe how much it costs. It is not just an inconvenience for many people, it is a hardship. For some, they have had to make family budget decisions because they cannot afford to keep the tank full, and many do not have an option.”