Sound Bites – July 31, 2008 By Examiner Staff Writer July 31, 2008 4:00 am FacebookTwitterEmailPrint Add Washington Examiner on Google FacebookTwitterEmailPrint “The sense among Republicans has been that we won’t be able to do anything on [offshore] drilling because we have to get 60 votes. But if the president helps us, we can lift it with just 34 votes.” — Sen. Jim DeMint, R-SC Recommended Stories Why are Republican senators protecting woke corporations from lawsuits?Drug pricing should be near top of agenda at Trump-Takaichi meetingHormuz choke point puts the rotten fruits of 'green' policies on full display Related Content World Strait of Hormuz dispute won’t delay Trump’s visit to China, Bessent says Congressional Kayla Hamilton murder spotlights illegal immigration in battleground Senate ad blitz Op-Eds Why are Republican senators protecting woke corporations from lawsuits? White House US allies tepid after Trump request to help open Strait of Hormuz Videos Heroes descend on DC for Awesome Con