While Congress was debating what to do about the current financial crisis Harry Reid was trying to reinstate a ban on oil shale production. John Boehner issued the following statement:
“Sen. Reid’s move to reinstate the ban on oil shale energy production is an insult to the American people and yet another example of Democrats acting to make energy more expensive for working families and small businesses. At a time when our economy is struggling, it’s outrageous that Sen. Reid would attempt to block efforts to open up responsible oil shale development, which would create good-paying jobs and help lower energy costs.
“The American people want the boldest, most aggressive energy reform plan possible to bring down gas prices and create more jobs. That’s why Republicans have been fighting for a vote on our ‘all of the above’ plan to lower gasoline prices by increasing production of American energy, promoting more conservation and efficiency, and encouraging the use of more alternative and renewable fuels. We will not retreat in our fight to enact the comprehensive energy plan that the American people support and deserve, and we will not stand idly by while Sen. Reid moves to destroy American jobs and increase energy costs for millions of Americans.”
For the life of me I simply cannot understand how the likes of Harry Reid, Nancy Pelosi, Barney Frank, etc. continue to be re-elected.
