Political Quotes

“And us, because unfortunately our allies are overdependent on Russian sources of energy. The problem is because of this price cap scheme that they have concocted, Russian oil is trading above the cap, so it is not exactly affecting anything. The truth is, there are two solutions. Number one is to decrease our and our allies' dependence on Russian gas by increasing our own production. This is where the administration's climate agenda is in conflict with our national security. Secondly, the general license is the problem. If they repealed the general license and did what Treasury does all the time on sanctions and to help our allies in case-by-case scenarios with a special license--let's say, for Germany in a particular case, okay, that is fine; they retain that authority, Treasury would--but a general license that says Putin can sell all of his energy with no ramifications whatsoever through a general license is not tough on Russia. The Acting CHAIR. The time of the gentleman from Maryland has expired. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Kentucky (Mr. Barr). The question was taken; and the Acting Chair announced that the ayes appeared to have it.”