Here are some enlightening numbers.
According to
government statistics, drilling in ANWR will mean, in the best case estimates, that in 30 years we will be importing 46% of our oil instaed of 51% of our oil.
Boy howdy, that'd show Chavez a thing or two!
Oh wait, don't forget the astounding 1% that drilling offshore will contribute. Totally worth risking a few species of animals.