It's indeed been an incredible week in this congress where we have seen the conference reports for the energy bill and the highway bill both complete their work and likely they will come to this house this week. I want to thank Chairman Barton on the Energy Committee who worked so hard on the energy bill. The Chairman was fair; he listened to all sides of every argument, and I believe he's produced a balanced bill. The fact is, Mr. Speaker, we can neither drill nor conserve our way to energy independence. And indeed this bill addresses that fact and also applies significant attention to alternative energy sources as well as hybrid technology. I want to thank Chairman Young for pushing so long on a process that was frequently derailed by politics in the high way bill. I believe he also has a good product, and one we can afford. On the 50th anniversary of the interstate highway system, I believe it's appropriate we'll be voting to extend the highway reauthorization act this week. I yield back. Watch Video