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PENCE TO RETURN TO CAPITOL FRIDAY AS REPUBLICAN PROTEST CONTINUES

Congressman Pence was joined by his House Republican colleagues today in calling on Democrats to join them on the floor to vote for an energy bill which would address the nation's current crisis Related Documents 8-12-2008 - Transcript of Congressman Pence interview on Indiana Public Radio

Washington, Aug 14, 2008 - U.S. Congressman Mike Pence will return to Washington Friday to participate in the House floor protest urging Speaker Nancy Pelosi to allow an up or down vote on domestic oil drilling.

Earlier this week, Congressman Pence spoke to Indiana Public Radio about the Speaker’s recent comments on Larry King Live regarding her position on energy legislation.

Excerpt:

BRIAN BEAVER: And then last night, Speaker Pelosi says “I’m open to a vote now.” How big a step is that in this ongoing process?

REP. PENCE: I think that it’s a very significant statement by Speaker Nancy Pelosi last night that, to use her words, the House “can have a vote” on more domestic drilling. This represents evidence that the Democratic leadership is hearing from the American people, is hearing from many Democrats in the Congress who would like an opportunity to vote on more domestic drilling. And I welcome it. But I still believe Congress should not wait until this fall or sometime around Christmas after the elections to give the American people more access to American oil.

Audio is available HERE, and full transcript is available HERE.