Foxx (R-N.C.) to Pelosi (D-Calif.): We are energized!

At the protesting House Republicans' afternoon press conference, Congresswoman Virginia Foxx (R-N.C.) says that Speaker Nancy Pelosi's (D-Calif.) efforts to silence the Republican protest for energy this week has only energized the Republicans' efforts to bring back Congress and force a vote on their American Energy Act. (0:59)
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Pelosi says "let them eat cake" claims Foxx (R-N.C.)

At a press conference held by the protesting House Republicans, Congresswoman Virginia Foxx (R-N.C.), likens Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) to Marie Antoinette. She mentions a quote by a Pelosi aide saying the Democrats' energy solution is to "drive small cars and wait for the wind." Foxx likened it to the Antoinette's words, "let them eat cake." She says the Speaker of the House should be expected to take action in response to the needs of the American people. (1:02)
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Foxx: Government usually screws it up

In an interview with the Talk Radio News Service’s Dawn Jones, Congresswoman Virginia Foxx (R-N.C.) criticizes Congressional Democrats for their inability to formulate a plan to lower the cost of fuel and their unwillingness to entertain potential solutions to record high oil prices. Foxx advocates increasing the United States’ supply of oil by drilling in the ANWR, drilling for oil on continental shelves, and exploring alternative fuel options that use “everything but the squeal,” a reference to killing hogs. Foxx criticizes the Democrats actions as “fluff” and questions whether or not they understand the basic rule of economics. Foxx suggests that government lessen its involvement in the development of alternative technologies because “when government gets involved we usually screw it up.” (7:03)
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