Only about 7 years too late.......
Gaaah! You beat me to it.
Nonsense, he's been calling for it all along.
However, complaints over high prices are rolling into Washington so his words this time may resonate; it is seen like never before that the Dems' are twiddling their thumbs on the issue.
Actually, over 10 years late. More clean up from the previous administration.
He should say this is a national security issue now, and the ban is lifted.
Drill Here, Drill Now, Drill Everywhere@!!@##
He has been trying to get this done for 8 years, lets GO!!!!!!
Bush opened Lease Area 181 in Dec 2001. It is estimated to contain a billion barrels of oil and 8 trillion cuft of gas.
Immediately, Congress passed legislation blocking it. Finally, in Dec 2006, Congress passed the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act officially opening Area 181.
No doubt....I blame the GOP when they had the majority they didn't get an energy policy done. They are still MIA since they should be screaming from the rooftops to make oil drilling high priority and an election issue. They are inept and impotent just like McCain. Way past time for GOP to grow a set of stones already.
You got that right. Where was George when we really him on this issue?
At least he found out that gas was going to hit 4 bucks a gallon.