Political Quotes

“This amendment would condition enactment of the bill upon the Secretary of Energy certifying that increasing lands leased for production will not result in increased greenhouse gas emissions. I know you find this hard to believe, but this is another attempt to delay the implementation of H.R. 21. I am afraid that this amendment is not sincere. Since day one of the Biden administration, Democrats have attempted to block fossil fuel projects at every turn. As gasoline prices surged out of control, the administration raided the SPR--raided the SPR--selling oil to China while begging our adversaries in OPEC and Russia to produce more oil. This amendment would double down on that, while also making it more difficult for us to assess our resources to develop a plan to refill the reserve in case of a legitimate emergency. Mr. Chair, I urge a ``no'' vote on this amendment. I support the underlying bill, H.R. 21, and I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from California (Mr. Garcia). The question was taken; and the Acting Chair announced that the ayes appeared to have it.”