Political Quotes

“Rising gas prices are hitting families hard, adding to what is already a tough economic situation for our citizens across the Nation. That is why I commend President Obama for his all-of-the-above energy strategy, which includes a strong commitment to domestic oil production. Oil and gas development has increased in every year of the Obama administration, and domestic oil production is now at an 8-year high. Furthermore, our foreign dependence on oil is at a 16-year low. Last year, we cut net oil and petroleum imports by 1 million barrels a day. President Obama has also offered millions of acres of land for lease and has improved safety measures to prevent future spills. The President has also proposed opening up more undiscovered offshore oil and gas resources for development in the Gulf of Mexico. I thank President Obama for his leadership in increasing oil production so that our Nation, our country, will depend less on imported foreign oil. ____________________”