As you know, the U.S. is still struggling to rebuild its economy and to lower unemployment, and energy is always a key component in our ability to compete in the global marketplace.
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Whitfield emphasizes the importance of energy in economic recovery and global competitiveness.
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Mr. Speaker, I yield 3 minutes to the distinguished gentleman from Oregon (Mr. Walden), who is a member of the Committee on Energy and Commerce and is quite familiar with energy issues.
Mr. Chairman, I yield such time as he may consume to the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Olson).
Mr. Chairman, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Chairman, I want to thank our fellow legislators from the other side of the aisle for working with us on this legislation. One of the great things about the House of…
Mr. Chairman, I yield 3 minutes to the distinguished gentleman from Texas (Mr. Flores), who is a member of the Energy and Commerce Committee and, I believe, a cosponsor of this legislation.





