Political Quotes

“The cost of energy is high. That is an input for business as well as for families. As those costs go up, it becomes more difficult for our businesses in America to be competitive. Frankly, families find themselves facing inflation and heightened expenses just to drive a car to work or to use the car in a small business. As energy costs, like the cost of gasoline, go up, this conclusion is inescapable. But I have to question the premise of the Senator from Idaho; that is, the problem is we are not drilling for enough oil in America. That certainly is one of the problems. Having an adequate supply is essential. Those of us who believe we have to continue to look for environmentally responsible sources for oil and gas think that should be part of a national effort and a national energy policy. What is missing in the speech from the Senator from Idaho was any reference at all to the conservation of energy.”