July 8, 1975
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Mr. MUSKIE. I thank the distinguished Senator from Massachusetts and commend him for offering this amendment and I express my appreciation also to the manager of the bill for understanding our problem.
The Kennedy amendment really is in the spirit of section 203(c) which undertakes to create authority to establish reserves that are reflected in the reality of usage in particular areas of the country.
So there is no question but what New England has an identifiable special concern with the availability of home heating oil. Over the past two winters the energy problem has created particular hardship among 90 percent of the homes of New England because of this fact and it seems to me that eligibility for special consideration in the establishment of reserves in accordance with the Kennedy amendment would fit the spirit of section 203(c).
So I urge the manager of the bill to give consideration to this amendment and perhaps we can work out a solution.