Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today in opposition to President Biden's planned carbon tax, which would, quite frankly, kill the American economy. Now, nobody can dispute that America produces cleaner energy than our adversaries or allies. That is not a dispute. When I was Secretary of the Interior, we were producing 8.3 million barrels a day and declining. After 2 years of President Trump, we were the world's largest exporter of energy and, by the way, we reduced emissions. We had the record in safety because nobody produces energy more cost-effective and cleaner than we do. So the answer is not to punish American producers or Americans for having a resource and using it wisely, but there are three absolutes on the carbon tax: first, the environment. It is undisputed that it is better to produce energy in this country under reasonable regulation than watch it get produced overseas with no regulation. That is not in dispute. Second: manufacturing and economy. My good friend from Oregon reminds us that perhaps hundreds have saved on their electric bills. I can tell you that millions have not. When I was Secretary, gas was about $2 a gallon. I think it is a little over that. If anyone looked at their last year's heating bills or around the kitchen table at Thanksgiving, I think we have paid a price. On our economy: What drives manufacturing? First of all, it is labor. We are not going to be competitive paying wages that China or India can pay. Second of all, it is resources.…”