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Good morning. This is Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives.This week, Congress has acted to put America on a road to energy independence with a New Direction for Energy Security.
Energy independence is an economic issue for America's families; it is an urgent national security issue; it is an environmental and health issue; and it is a moral issue.
In this holiday season, Americans are struggling to pay their energy bills.
The text of the letter follows:
December 14, 2007The Honorable George W. Bush
President
The White House
Washington, DC 20500
Dear Mr. President:
Congresswoman Carson came to Congress after decades of distinguished service to her home state of Indiana. During her time in the House, she was a powerful advocate for the people of Indianapolis, and for all working families throughout our great nation.
Congresswoman Carson led the charge to honor Rosa Parks with the Congressional Gold Medal. It was a fitting cause for her, as Julia Carson and Rosa Parks shared a quiet determination, a fierce sense of purpose, and a total commitment to the ideal equality, which is our nation's heritage and hope.
"Democrats in Congress have made progress this year despite reckless opposition from the President and Republicans in Congress. This month, we will send the President historic energy independence legislation that increases fuel efficiency standards for cars and trucks for the first time in a generation, a middle-class tax cut for 23 million Americans, and a final budget bill that addresses the priorities of the American people with new investments in education, cancer research, and law enforcement.
Yesterday, President Bush vetoed health care for 10 million children for the second time. On the veto, Speaker Pelosi stated, "Let it be clear that Democrats will not rest until 10 million children in America have access to health care, and that it is paid for. Let it be clear that we will persist with this effort. We will try to continue the negotiations with our Republican colleagues, but we will try to introduce legislation immediately that will cover the shortfall between now and the end of the fiscal year, September 30, and at the same time we will be working for the bigger bill.