U.S. Congressman Fred Upton

Washington, DC, Dec 1 -

Congressman Fred Upton (R-MI), senior member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, today expressed disappointment in response to the Obama Administration's expanding its offshore drilling moratorium.  Upton, co-chair of the American Energy Solutions Group, strongly supports an “all of the above” approach to fortify the nation's energy needs, including a greater emphasis on domestic exploration, coal, the advancement of breakthrough technologies, and the promotion of emissions-free nuclear power.

"They are cheering in the streets of Caracas and Tehran today over the administration’s misguided offshore drilling moratorium," said Upton.  "We are long overdue for a thoughtful, visionary energy policy that puts a premium on American-made energy.  We need an 'all of the above' approach with offshore drilling right at the top. Let's stop punishing American workers - pursuing American-made energy will not only ensure our energy security, it will ensure our job security."