Schweikert Calls on Mitchell to Drop Opposition to Domestic Drilling“It’s Time to Put Arizona First”
(Scottsdale) Today, David Schweikert called on Harry Mitchell to drop his long standing opposition to domestic drilling. Despite high gas prices, Mitchell has continued to side with liberal special interests and Democratic leaders in opposing the expansion of domestic drilling.
“With high gas and energy prices, it’s time for Harry Mitchell to
drop his opposition to domestic drilling, said David Schweikert. “If we are going to bring the price of energy and gas down here in Arizona, then Harry needs to stand up to the leaders of his own party and support domestic drilling.”
During his first two years in Congress, Harry Mitchell has been steadfast in his opposition to domestic drilling.
Mitchell voted NO on comprehensive energy legislation to allow offshore and ANWR drilling. House Roll Call Vote 831, 2007
Mitchell voted NO on lifting a ban on offshore oil and gas drilling. House Roll Call Vote 553, 2007
Mitchell voted NO again this year to allow consideration of legislation to allow drilling in ANWR and offshore oil exploration. House Roll Call Vote 391, 2008
“Arizonans are suffering from the high cost of energy,” continued Schweikert. “I am disappointed that Harry continues to side with the most liberal elements in his own party in opposition to increasing drilling. I call on Harry today to do the right thing for Arizona and join me in supporting expanded domestic drilling. It’s time to put Arizona first.”
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