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The situation in japan leads us to ask questions about our energy sources. in an economy that relies so heavily on oil, rising prices at the pump affect everybody. workers, farmers, truck drivers, restaurant owners, students who are lucky enough to have a car. businesses see rising prices at the pump hurt their bottom line. families feel the pinch when they fill up their tank. for americans that are already struggling to get by, the hike in gas prices really makes their lives that much harder. it hurts. if you are somebody who works in a relatively low-wage job and you have to commute to work,...

Energy sources. in an me tha economy that relieo heavily on oil, rising prices at the pump affect everybody, workers, farmers, truck drivers, restaurant owners students who are lucky enough to have a car. [laughter] >> businesses, you see rising prices at the pump hurt their bottom line. families feel the pinch when they fill up their tanks. and for americans that are already struggling to get by, a hike in gas prices really makes their lives that much harder. it hurts. if you're somebody who works in a relatively low-wage job and you've got to commute to work, it takes up a big chunk of your

>> rising prizes at pump affect everyone. it takes up a big chunk of your income. you may not be able to buy as many groceries. >>neil: my guest says if the president keeps push his energy plan it will not just be the price at the pump but the price of food itself. and now, your argument is thisth million and the push of other stuff robs resources in areas this cost us a lot more, for a lot more, right? >>guest: not just buying, but even academics agree including al gore and the u.n. pointing out what is apparent. you increase the cost of corn you will increase the cost of food but not just fo...

Energy sources. in an economy that relies so heavily on oil. rising prices at the pump affect everybody. workers, farmers, truck drivers, restaurant owners, students who are lucky enough to have a car. businesses, we see rising prices at the pump hurt their bottom line. families feel the pinch when they fill up their tank. and for americans that are already struggling to get by, the hike in gas prices really makes their lives that much harder. it hurts. if you're somebody who works in a relatively low wage job and you've got a commute to work, it

President obama laid out his energy plan. he says events in libya, japan and elsewhere means it is time for the united states to cut way back on foreign imports. >> in an economy that relies so heavily on oil, rising prices at the pump affect everybody. >> and we're in libya right now, also, at the white house today. mike viqueira, and jim maceda in tripoli, libya. and, mike, i'll begin with you here. the president's approval rating is dropping because of what? is it because of the issue in libya? >> well, that and the reason why he's at georgetown today, the high energy prices already exceedi...