Political Quotes

“Well, you're right. The demand side impacts gas prices as well, and it has been very well documented that two countries in particular are increasing their thirst for oil, and it's going to drive up the demand for oil worldwide, and that is China and India. It's expected just within the next few years the demand for oil is going to go up 10 to 12 million barrels a day. That's in addition to what the world is using today; and if that occurs and we don't increase our domestic supply, we don't have a board big enough to show where that red line is going to climb to in terms of gas prices. It is absolutely critical. That's why I'm so proud. I'm on the Natural Resources Committee. We passed out of there a matter of a number of weeks ago not one but three pieces of legislation. Last week, the House passed out of the House of Representatives H.R. 1229, Putting the Gulf Back to Work Act. This week we're going to be working on H.R. 1230, Restoring American Offshore Leasing Act, and that will make a difference.…”