Bush Slams Congress In Radio Address
President George W. Bush rips Congress for not addressing offshore oil drilling before leaving for their August break.
"… are leaving town without taking any action to ease the burden high gas prices on families across America. The fundamental source of -- gas prices is the fact that supply -- keeping pace with demand. To reduce pressure on prices we need to increase the supply of oil. Special oil producer home. So when -- called on congress to lift the legislative -- that prevents offshore exploration of parts of the outer continental shelf ROC yes. The leaders of the democratic congress -- refused to allow a vote. Lifting the ban on this offshore expiration would …" at 0:18
"… resources on line will take time. And means that the need for congressional action as urgent. I've lifted the executive restrictions on offshore expiration. This means that the only thing now standing between the American people …" at 1:38
"… us attacking extraordinary potential -- share. Permits expiration currently restricted areas of northern Alaska. And it enables the expansion of America's domestic refining capacity. It appears that the leaders of the democratically controlled congress let the entire summer passed. Without voting on any of these vital steps to help British pressure on gas prices. This failure to act is unacceptable to me and unacceptable to the American people. So when they return from their summer break …" at 2:08









