Political Quotes

“high fuel costs are having a devastating effect on family budgets. Since President Bush took office, gas prices have risen 162 percent to almost $3 a gallon. Today, I am releasing a report that shows that Massachusetts' families will pay nearly $400 more for gasoline this summer than they did last summer. Congress must start to address this energy crisis. This week, I will introduce legislation to give tax credits to consumers that buy flex- fuel vehicles. Flex fuel costs 30 to 60 cents less per gallon than conventional gasoline, and it is better for the environment. Flex-fuel vehicles emit 25 percent less greenhouse gases, 40 percent less carbon monoxide and 80 percent less cancer-causing sulfates. Mr. Speaker, this is a no-brainer. Why would anyone oppose paying less and breathing cleaner air? As we approach the Fourth of July, Congress should declare our independence from foreign oil by passing this commonsense legislation to help lower fuel prices. ____________________”