George Bush actually said...

This exclusion is a highly objectionable erosion of Presidential authority.

I had an opportunity to take that message to the leaders of Western Europe, our close allies there, just a couple of weeks ago in Paris.

This measure reflects a strong bipartisan belief that eliminating price controls will help this nation take full advantage of our plentiful ...

The bottom line is: A strong domestic drilling and producing business is essential to the national security of the United States of America.