Robert Menendez actually said...

energy independence for America suggests that we are using our natural resources, particularly those on Federal lands and waters, to benefit...

But that oil is not going to stay here in the United States to help American consumers.

Producing quality petroleum products and raw materials in America enhances our national energy and economic security.

we would rather fund our highways and bridges with aviation security fees, with taxes on mortgages, with a fire sale on Strategic Petroleum ...