We must find a way to truly supply suffering Iraqi citizens with the humanitarian support they need. At the same time we cannot continue a system that hands Saddam Hussein control of our future and that of his Arab neighbors. The United States, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Venezuela, Mexico, Great Britain and others need to craft a workable sanctions program that meets both of these objectives. As those industries, we need the understanding of the Congress and the Administration of the value we provide to the nation. As those industries, we need the nation to recognize that its health is tied to ours.
Energy is the lifeblood of our economy.
Oil the a pivotal fuel. Domestic oil production safeguards our national security. It is a resource that must be preserved.