In the 80s, offshoring began in earnest when we sharply increased oil and gas output.
Although increased oil production could yield more revenue, major increases are years (and many dollars) away.
He has consistently voted against incentivizing renewable energy sources with tax credits and in favor of increased oil exploration.
But increased oil production and exports, the main path to money for rebuilding the country, is still some time away.
The announcement came two weeks after the United States warned that increased oil smuggling from Iraq could not be stopped without Iran's help.
"The Latest Oil Shock" (editorial, Sept. 13) and "Taking Power Over Oil" (Op-Ed, Sept. 13) advocate increased oil production to ease high oil prices.
In addition to the reduction in worries about oil supply disruptions and the increased oil production from OPEC, increased gasoline imports, particularly from Venezuela, helped drive down prices.
To avoid the next sticker shock at the gas pump, we must make increased oil production the cornerstone of our policy, while carrying out reasonable conservation practices.
But with Mr. Hussein still in power, and perhaps getting bolder from increased oil revenues, General Powell will be facing his old enemy.
Even with the start of electricity generation at the Three Gorges and increased oil imports, China could not satisfy these needs.
Proponents foresee increased oil production, since Bolivian gas has some oil content, and a sprawling network of pipelines from Tarija to Bolivia's neighbors.
