McCain said yesterday that he doesn't "see an immediate relief" on gas prices from offshore oil drilling, and that "though it may take some years, the fact that we are exploiting those reserves would have psychological impact that I think is beneficial."

Today, in his remarks from Las Vegas, Obama responded to McCain's statement:

"'Psychological impact.' In case you were wondering, that's Washington-speak for, 'It polls well.' It's an example of how Washington politicians try to convince you that they did something to make your life better when they really didn't. Well the American people don't need psychological relief or meaningless gimmicks to get politicians through the next election, they need real relief that will help them fill up their tanks and put food on their table. They need a long-term energy strategy that will reduce our dependence on foreign oil by investing in the renewable sources of energy that represent the future. That's what they need."