Roscoe Bartlett: “Today hundreds of truckers mount a demonstration in the Nation's capital. America's truckers are a vital part of our…”

“Today hundreds of truckers mount a demonstration in the Nation's capital. America's truckers are a vital part of our economy. Truckers deliver the food we eat, the clothes we wear, and the materials used to build our homes. Unfortunately, for the past several months, truckers have been hit by rising gas and diesel prices. These outrageous fuel prices are threatening the livelihood of thousands of truckers across the United States, which is the reason for their demonstration today. When truckers cannot afford to fill their tanks, they will be forced off the road. Without trucking, commerce in our Nation would be ground to a halt. With gas and diesel prices expected to continue rising through the summer, even a greater number of truckers are going to be threatened. Energy Secretary Bill Richardson has admitted that the Clinton-Gore administration was asleep at the wheel when it comes to gas and diesel prices. Now the American people must unfortunately foot the bill for the Clinton-Gore failure.”