Political Quotes

“I thank the gentleman for this opportunity. I rise with my colleagues today out of serious concern for the well- being of America's workers and American energy independence. Under the Trump administration, America came first. The priority was lowering energy costs for Americans and ending our supply chain dependency, along with supporting high-wage jobs in the energy industry. Sadly, within just 2 weeks, Joe Biden has started destroying much of that progress and setting our Nation back. President Biden's executive orders have ended high-wage pipeline jobs on Keystone XL. He has banned oil and gas development on Federal lands and forced America to rejoin the unfair Paris climate agreement which gives a free pass to polluters like India and Communist China. His actions have serious consequences for my rural district and districts like mine. In my district, gas prices have started to dramatically increase as Joe Biden keeps punishing American families with executive order after executive order. In fact, since November 30, the gas prices have already risen $0.32 and counting. A 60-mile round trip for work is not uncommon in northern Minnesota. Already, that is a $244 a year increase per driver. Imagine what it will be like for middle class families if these increases continue.…”