House Proceeding 04-08-08 on Apr 8th, 2008 :: 0:40:25 to 0:43:21
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Speech By: Madeleine Z. Bordallo

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Madeleine Z. Bordallo: veterans since the war began. madam speaker, make no mistake, these heroes were gathering in support of victory not a politically driven withdrawal. which would ensure defeat. these veterans are

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Robert Portman: so committed to success in iraq and afghanistan that they have formed a nationwide group it's called vets for freedom with a mission of educating the american public and congress about

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Speech By: Robert Portman

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Robert Portman: of achieving success in this global war on terror and what the failure to do would mean for our nation's security. so, madam speaker, every member of this body should -- this week meet with

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Robert Portman: these veterans, talk to them, learn of the benefits of their firsthand experience in iraq and afghanistan. the words of the vets for freedom, it's time to put, quote, long-term national

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Robert Portman: security before short-term partisan political gain. again i thank the vets for freedom as well as general petraeus and ambassador crocker for the great service to this country. i yield back.

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Robert Portman: . the speaker pro tempore: for what purpose does the gentleman from florida rise? >> address the house for one minute and revise and extend. the speaker pro tempore: without objection, the

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Robert Portman: gentleman is recognized. >> madam speaker, >>according to the energy information agency, the united states imports about 60% of its oil and that is expected to go up to 80% in the next

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Robert Portman: 10 years. as a country, we need to reduce dependency on foreign fuel sources and start implementing alternative energy sources and programs that can be found here in the united states, like

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Robert Portman: coal. imported fuels are costing the country billions of dollars, millions of dollars and accounts for about 1/3 of the trade deficit. imported fuels also account for about 17% increase in

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Robert Portman: america's energy consumption from 2004 to 2005. liquid coal can be developed for $50 a barrel. compare that with $107 foril today. not only does this innovative fuel cost us less, but also

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Robert Portman: coal is one of the most abundant natural resources in the united states. as congress continues to explore the use of alternative energy sources, we need to look closely at coal to liquid. the

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Robert Portman: speaker pro tempore: the chair lays before the house on a communication. the clerk: the honorable the speaker, house of representatives, madam, pursuant to the permission granted in clause 2h of rule

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Robert Portman: two of the u.s. house of representatives they are clerk received the following message from the secretary of the senate on april 7, 2008, at 10:33 a.m., that the senate agreed to senate concurrent

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Robert Portman: resolution 73 with best wishes, i am, signed sincerely, ror rain c. miller, clerk of the house. the speaker pro tempore: the chair lays before the house a message from the president. the

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Sanford D. Jr.Bishop: clerk: to the congress of e the united states. i am pleased to transmit legislation and supporting documents to implement the united states-colombia trade promotion agreement, the agreement.

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Speech By: Sanford D. Jr.Bishop