That's simply unconscionable to me, especially as the Administration is hypocritically happy to target producers for not producing more while pursuing a regulatory environment and efforts designed to kill the industry by a thousand cuts.
Joe Manchin III
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Joe Manchin III is a prominent American politician serving as a United States Senator from West Virginia. A member of the Democratic Party, he has held this position since 2010. Manchin is known for his centrist views and often emphasizes bipartisanship in his legislative efforts. He has been involved in various key issues, including infrastructure, energy policy, and veterans' affairs, reflecting his commitment to the needs of West Virginians. His approach often seeks to balance progressive and conservative priorities, making him a notable figure in the Senate.
This morning, the Committee will be discussing the President's proposed Fiscal Year 2024 budget for the Department of the Interior and other items within its purview.
That's simply unconscionable to me, especially as the Administration is hypocritically happy to target producers for not producing more while pursuing a regulatory environment and efforts designed to kill the industry by a thousand cuts.
I don't know why we can't just work together. I don't know why we can't agree that we need a balanced approach.
I have been very vocal about how concerned I am that we are still waiting for the next five-year offshore program of oil and gas lease sales.
I firmly believe that we and our allies are going to need fossil fuels for the foreseeable future and that robust and continued leasing by the Department are a key part of that effort to maintain U.S. leadership in energy security.
In my view, Interior's failures to comply with laws Congress has passed is not a question of funding, it is a question of misplaced priorities.
In my view, Interior's failures to comply with laws Congress has passed is not a question of funding, it is a question of misplaced priorities.
We need to do more to strengthen Taiwan's defenses, particularly with what the PRC--China PRC--is doing right now in terms of their aggressive behavior in the Taiwan Strait.
You would agree that our environmental standards are the best and that this is an important way to help our allies with these LNG exports?
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