Roger Wicker: “I regret that. I hope we can negotiate on both sides of the aisle so amendments such as this can be offered. To set…”

“I regret that. I hope we can negotiate on both sides of the aisle so amendments such as this can be offered. To set benchmarks, we could use an additional 3 million barrels of oil per day and 10 billion additional cubic feet of natural gas per day to help us attack this very serious energy problem. I would simply conclude by saying today's high gasoline prices confirm the urgency of pursuing better energy strategies as demand for oil continues to increase across the globe. Taking steps now is essential to meeting future needs and bringing relief at the pump. Seeing no one who is seeking to speak--does the Senator seek to speak? If so, I yield the floor.”