• “There is no better, more qualified spokesperson for the Democratic Party’s failed energy policies than Speaker Nancy Pelosi."

• “In short, Speaker Pelosi’s ‘new’ energy plan is a recipe for more of the same – high energy prices and a dangerous dependence on foreign oil."

WASHINGTON – Rep. Adam Putnam (R-FL), Chairman of the House Republican Conference, issued the following statement in response to the Democratic Party’s weekly radio address, delivered by Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA):

“There is no better, more qualified spokesperson for the Democratic Party’s failed energy policies than Speaker Nancy Pelosi.

“Months of pursuing false solutions to this crisis has left Speaker Pelosi on the wrong side of the American people and a fair amount of her fellow Democrats. Given the opportunity to embrace a more responsible and truly comprehensive plan, the Speaker has instead chosen to double down on an energy policy that puts a premium on massive tax hikes and burdensome government regulations while leaving too much new American energy off the table.

“In short, Speaker Pelosi’s ‘new’ energy plan is a recipe for more of the same – high energy prices and a dangerous dependence on foreign oil. 

“While Speaker Pelosi continues to hide behind the microphone, House Republicans have been taking our vision for    America’s energy independence directly to the American people.

“Over the last two weeks, House Republicans have embarked on a historic, nationwide protest to demand Speaker Pelosi back up her words with action. So far, 112 Republican lawmakers have returned to Washington to demand that Speaker Pelosi bring Congress back into session so we can have an up-or-down vote on a truly comprehensive, pro-American, pro-production energy strategy that eases the pain at the pump and lessens our dependence on foreign oil.

“That protest will recommence on Monday and until the American people get that vote, it will continue. If Speaker Pelosi is serious about getting to work on a bipartisan energy plan, she will join us.”

First released yesterday, this document fact checks today's weekly Democratic radio address, delivered by Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA).