John Shimkus said "But I will tell you that if we don't get a handle on these energy costs, people aren't going to have the money to do the things they want to do with their families on a day-to-day basis. So we have this time tonight to talk about energy and our energy status in the world today. We ought to be addressing some of the pressing concerns of this country today. They are bitter about high energy costs, and they are bitter about the fact that this Congress is not doing anything to address the supply part of this debate. More supply means lower costs. That is basic economics 101. My focus is going to be on supply, how we need more supply. We also hear a lot this year about change. We want change, and everybody wants change. But, you know, change is not always good." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

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But I will tell you that if we don't get a handle on these energy costs, people aren't going to have the money to do the things they want to do with their families on a day-to-day basis. So we have this time tonight to talk about energy and our energy status in the world today. We ought to be addressing some of the pressing concerns of this country today. They are bitter about high energy costs, and they are bitter about the fact that this Congress is not doing anything to address the supply part of this debate. More supply means lower costs. That is basic economics 101. My focus is going to be on supply, how we need more supply. We also hear a lot this year about change. We want change, and everybody wants change. But, you know, change is not always good.

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John Shimkus

Republican · Illinois

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Editor's note · Context

Discussing energy costs and the need for increased energy supply during a floor speech.

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