Gus Bilirakis: “With gas prices at or above $5 per gallon, Americans are feeling significant pain at the pump. In a recent survey of my…”

“With gas prices at or above $5 per gallon, Americans are feeling significant pain at the pump. In a recent survey of my constituents, 89 percent said they have had to change or cancel their summer travel plans due to the surge in gas prices. What a shame. I have also heard stories about how the gas prices, coupled with crippling inflation, have eaten into my constituents' savings and made it extremely difficult for families to make ends meet. These are the realities families throughout our country are facing. Yet, this administration and many of my colleagues in this Chamber appear to be out of touch with these concerns. Instead of taking action to relieve the pain at the pump, President Biden and Congressional Democrats continue to blame, deflect, and justify the irresponsible decisions that have caused gas prices to spike. Earlier this week, the President said: ``Out of everything lousy, something good will happen if you look hard enough for it. ``We have a chance to make a fundamental turn toward renewable energy, electric vehicles--and not just electric vehicles but across the board.'' No, Mr. President, record-high gas prices are not a good thing. It is disingenuous to act as though you are powerless, Mr. President, to do anything to address gas prices. My constituents do not want to suffer while this administration and Congressional Democrats continue to pursue a radical, green agenda. President Biden has already done enough damage.…”