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While drilling offshore in will not produce an immediate supply of oil, it will show speculators that we are attempting to increase domestic production of oil in the U.S. this in turn should cause the price of oil to drop, thus decreasing the price at the pump. According to the National Review (2008) the U.S. Minerals Survey estimates that offshore drilling could produce 86 billion barrels of oil. Thus helping to ensure the energy independence and economic stability for future generations. Offshore oil drilling is a vital asset to our future economic growth and energy independence. Without the oil resources available offshore our country will continue its dependence on foreign oil thereby ensuring economic instability for years to come. A recent news story stated that experts expect oil to reach 200 dollars a barrel within the next five years, unless steps are taken to ensure we can produce our own oil. The biggest assurance we can have is to open up offshore drilling and start......

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