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Pelosi: Drilling in Arctic Refuge Is Not the Way to Energy Independence
Washington, D.C. – House
“In the five years since the Bush-Cheney energy plan was negotiated in secret, with Big Oil at the table, energy prices have skyrocketed, and our nation has become more dependent on foreign oil. It’s time for new ideas and solutions to our energy problems.
“Instead, like a broken record, the Republicans keep replaying the same old, tired ideas on energy – such as opening the pristine Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to oil drilling. We should not sacrifice the Arctic coastal plain, one of
“Democrats are stepping forward with new ideas and new solutions. We can’t drill our way to energy independence – but we can grow our way to energy independence.
“We can make the most of American natural resources and American ingenuity to solve our energy challenges, without depriving our children and grandchildren of the magnificent wild lands that are their birthright.”
“ Democrats are united in presenting a New Direction for America, one that will make our nation as strong as its people, one that brings opportunity, security, and prosperity to all Americans. ”
Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi
