now, fast forward only a few years under this president and americans are paying more than $4 a gallon just a few steps from the house. joining me tonight to explain how we got where we are today is a very special audience comprised of energy executives, business leaders, small business owners experts alike and many of the faces you will recognize and some of the best brightest smartest, richest in america. the top 1% is right here. good to see you all. thanks for being with us. herman cain. >> yes, sir. >> sean: 999. i'm afraid that might be the price of a gallon of gasoline, soon. >> that is the obama 999 plan. $9.99 a gallon. >> sean: you just scared all of america. >> it could be capital performance that we need for energy independence. this administration has done nothing but increase the regulatory barriers as well as barriers to exploration of our