Wilson: Create American jobs that obtain American-made energy

Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) released the following statement after the House passed H.R. 1613, The Outer Continental Shelf Transboundary Hydrocarbon Agreements Authorization.

Wilson stated, "South Carolinians should be grateful for the success of my fellow colleague, Congressman Jeff Duncan (SC-03), upon the passage of his legislation today. The Obama Administration tends to drag its feet and place far too many restrictions on our capabilities when it comes to exploring all-of –the-above energy options. With the passage of today's bill, the United States and Mexico can begin to act on our previous agreement and develop oil and natural gas resources in the Gulf of Mexico. Not only will this legislation help us achieve energy independence, it will also create American jobs that will obtain American-made energy. As a cosponsor of this bill, I hope the Senate takes action immediately so that we can help our economy grow and protect our energy resources."