Byron Dorgan: “we will have other debates of consequence on these issues. Yesterday, we had a big idea, which said let's reduce our…”

“we will have other debates of consequence on these issues. Yesterday, we had a big idea, which said let's reduce our dependency on foreign oil by 40 percent in the next 20 years. We had people stand up and say, oh, my gosh, we cannot do that; what are you thinking about? We went to the Moon in 10 years. If we can go to the Moon in 10 years, we ought to be able to find a way to reduce our hopeless addiction to foreign oil in 20 years. Of course we can do that. I am tired of the can't-doers around here. Let's have some of the can-doers decide to affect the destiny of this country's energy future. Our country's economic future, our children's ability to find jobs, our economy's ability to expand, and our ability to remain a world economic power depends on energy. When the tank runs dry, this economy goes belly up. This amendment describes an opportunity for us to move in a slightly different direction--toward home-grown energy, American made--believing in ourselves, taking control and taking charge. I support this amendment. I hope the Senate will give it very broad support. I yield the floor. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Tennessee is recognized.”