American Conservative Union – “We Own It – Let’s Use It”
July 8, 2008
July 8, 2008 – ACU: The American people own ANWR and we should drill for more energy there NOW.
In 1867, the United States government signed a treaty to purchase Alaska.
We handed over precious gold to Russia for the territory. At the time Senator Charles Sumner, Chairman of the Foreign Relations Committee, said that if the United States purchased Alaska, “A practical race of intrepid navigators will swarm the coast ready for any enterprise of business or patriotism. Commerce will find new arms…”
But today, the liberal leadership in the United States Congress have shut off Alaska from the commerce that would help end our dependence on foreign oil.
They have promoted and pursued a policy of shutting off and locking up Alaska from the people who purchased it. They have locked up our energy and forced us to pay higher fuel prices at the pump and keep a dependence on foreign oil rather than using the land and resources we already own.
When it comes to ANWR, we own it and we should use it. That is why ACU has launched a petition drive to say, “We Own It – Let’s Use It. Drill in ANWR.”
I am sure you have taken time on the 4th of July, like me, to see some fireworks or to visit friends and family. In many cases, you drove a distance to get to your destination. It is sad that on Independence Day we would have to put higher priced foreign fuel in our tank.
Help fight back: Add Your Name To Our “We Own It – Let’s Use It” ANWR Petition And Support ACU Today
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