Wilson Participates in Republican Floor Protest

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 15, 2008

CONTACT: Ryan Murphy
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Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) issued the following statement today after returning to the floor of the House of Representatives to speak on behalf of the constituents of the Second Congressional District of South Carolina.

"The Speaker of the House and her Democrat leadership need to get off the beach and back in their offices so we can tap into American energy resources, right here at home," said Rep. Wilson. "I and many of my colleagues have been very clear that all we want is a vote. Hold a vote on the all-of-the-above bill to address high energy prices and let the voices of the American people be heard."

"There is so much we have in common when it comes to alternative energy resources and conservation incentives. But the American people, House Republicans, and a growing number of Democrats believe we should be using our own oil and natural gas resources first rather than spend $700 billion to buy them from overseas."

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