Political Quotes

“Mr. Chair, H.R. 21 is about strengthening the Strategic Petroleum Reserve by requiring a nonemergency use to be accompanied by a plan to produce American oil resources. Increasing energy security means increasing energy supply, reducing prices as we witnessed during the tremendous advancement of American energy production up until just a few years ago. This amendment aims to limit any expansion of energy in these areas, regardless of the environmental practices. It will harm local economies, ensure higher prices for fishermen, and undermine the purpose of this bill. Mr. Chair, I urge a ``no'' vote on this amendment, and I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentlewoman from Washington (Ms. Perez). The question was taken; and the Acting Chair announced that the noes appeared to have it.”