Political Quotes

“A ``no'' vote on this amendment is a ``yes'' vote for energy security and the families of America. Mr. Chairman, high natural gas prices are hurting consumers and businesses all over America. As Members know, natural gas is increasingly becoming the fuel of choice for both home heating and for electricity generation. This winter, natural gas prices reached their highest levels of all time. High natural gas prices are hurting working families. They are hardest on the poor in this country. Natural gas prices are also hurting our manufacturing companies, our chemical manufacturers, and our fertilizer makers. Our farmers are closing businesses. One single manufacturer in my district said that the high natural gas prices which he could not pass on cost him $10 million this year. How could he keep his doors open? Family farms are also suffering. As we well know, natural gas is a very important component in the creation of fertilizer. The reason we are facing these high natural gas prices, Mr. Chairman, is very simple. It is very simple. It is not rocket science. Supply is not keeping up with demand.”