Jeff Jackson: “The gentleman from South Carolina concluded his remarks by saying this amendment ``would affect that'' and provided no…”

“The gentleman from South Carolina concluded his remarks by saying this amendment ``would affect that'' and provided no specification for ``that.'' Look, this was just about national security. We didn't get two words in response to the substance of this amendment. We got a bunch of platitudes that were completely unrelated. I was under the assumption, given everything we had heard about national emergencies and national security, that making sure that the Strategic Petroleum Reserve could be used for national security used to be bipartisan. If not, there would be a good reason as to why that exception should not exist. We didn't get a one. We got a speech about hurricanes. We got a speech about other uses for oil. I hear you. I am on board. This is national security. The fact that you had no response whatsoever tells me your bill isn't serious. This bill is about messaging. You are looking to tie any future President's hands in a way that is fundamentally reckless. If this bill were serious, you would take national security more seriously. Mr. Chair, I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. Members are reminded to address their remarks to the Chair.”