are a major problem for the nation? 67% said yes. for families 50%. i know you come from a very strong energy-producing state. i'm sure you would like to produce more energy. this issue of gas prices, also home heating oil, ability to produce and be independent, how high a priority is that for you and for maybe the president? >> in is a huge priority for me. a huge priority for my constituents back home in alaska. dana, here is the issue. from day one -- day one this administration has been focused on shutting down the production of american energy, killing these great american energy jobs. strong arming financial institutions not to invest in american energy, killing pipelines. so the fact that we're seeing this huge spike in energy prices and with winter coming, winter is coming, there is going to be more pain at the pump paying for home heating fuel for americans and the