Erik Paulsen: “With just one change in the law, we could create nearly 400,000 American jobs, potentially help lower gas prices, and…”

“With just one change in the law, we could create nearly 400,000 American jobs, potentially help lower gas prices, and exert soft power that keeps bad actors around the world from destabilizing the price of oil. That change would be lifting the ban on crude oil exports. With all of these benefits for America, it makes sense that we should embrace that change and put it on the President's desk right away. The export ban is a relic of the past that needs to be lifted to help establish the United States as a preeminent energy leader in the world. The United States is the only country in the world that has a ban on exporting oil. With countries like Iran and Russia flexing their muscle on the world stage, lifting the ban would help enhance both our energy and our national security. But even more than that, removing the crude oil export ban means helping our economy with more good-paying jobs for hardworking Americans. Mr. Speaker, it is time to lift the crude oil export ban. ____________________”