Senate Proceeding on Jul 23rd, 2008 :: 3:14:53 to 3:18:09
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Speech By: Kay Hutchison

3:14:37 to 3:14:53( Edit History Discussion )

Kay Hutchison: that senator cochran and i be permitted to use ten minutes to enter into a colloquy. the presiding officer: without objection, so ordered. mr. wicker: thank you, mr. president. in the next few days and weeks,

3:14:53 to 3:15:13( Edit History Discussion )

Roger F. Wicker: this senate has an opportunity to engage in real bipartisanship b bipartisanship. we have a chance to adopt pragmatic solutions in the 25 or so remaining days that we have in session this year,

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Speech By: Roger F. Wicker

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Roger F. Wicker: we can adopt concrete steps to address what many regard as the -- as the greatest energy crisis of our lifetime.| i see an opportunity for congress to act now to bring an end to the pain americans are

3:15:26 to 3:15:39( Edit History Discussion )

Roger F. Wicker: feeling each time they go to the pump. now, as a senator from mississippi, i can tell you as i traveled around my state, asta i have town meetings and as i talk to people on the phone and engage them in any way

3:15:39 to 3:15:55( Edit History Discussion )

Roger F. Wicker: that a legislator does, that the number one issue among my constituents is the ever increasing price of gasoline. so we have some urban areas in mississippi, but not many, mr. president. we have some

3:15:55 to 3:16:09( Edit History Discussion )

Roger F. Wicker: suburbs, but we're mostly small towns and rural areas and we don't have the option of using public transportation. we know it's not possible for the farmers in mississippi to park their farm equipment

3:16:09 to 3:16:25( Edit History Discussion )

Roger F. Wicker: if they're going to try to stay in business. skyrocketing gas prices are hitting american families and communities and they're also hitting our government agencies. police departments, fire departments, schools,

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Roger F. Wicker: and even our military are being squeezed by the high price of fuel. yes, the price of fuel and our reliance on foreign sources even constitute a threat to our national security because of the effect

3:16:40 to 3:16:54( Edit History Discussion )

Roger F. Wicker: that they're having on our military. we're inching closer and closer to a true emergency situation and it is past time for real legislative accomplishments. what the people of the united states need and what

3:16:54 to 3:17:08( Edit History Discussion )

Roger F. Wicker: our nation deserves is a comprehensive, long-term plan for domestic exploration, conservation, and the introduction of renewable and alternative fuels into the energy marketplace. and that's why i

3:17:08 to 3:17:25( Edit History Discussion )

Roger F. Wicker: hope we can have an open amendment process on this legislation to allow an open debate in the senate about this. the avera price of gas in my home state of mississippi is currently between $3.80 and

3:17:25 to 3:17:38( Edit History Discussion )

Roger F. Wicker: $3.90 per gallon. only a year ago it was $1 less. many people don't understand why these prices have risen so dramatically and there are a -- there are a variety of viewpoin ts but it all comes back

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Roger F. Wicker: to our unwillingnessng to produce more energy in the united states of america. i would yield to the senior senator from mississippi. mr. cochran: mr. president? the presiding officer: thein senior

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Roger F. Wicker: senator from mississippi is recognized. mr. cochran: i thank my colleague for yielding. i'm pleased to join him an thank him for his remarks and leadership on thisn pressing concern. the department

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Thad Cochran: of energy estimates that even with intensive conservation efforts in place and enforced, maintaining our economic growth through 2025 will require a 36% increase in energy supply. unfortunately over

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Speech By: Thad Cochran