Political Quotes

“Before I wrap up, I just want to point out what you just heard--what the American people have just heard--is talking points straight out of Big Oil's playbook. A gas tax holiday is a commonsense solution that would provide immediate relief for Granite Staters and Americans all over the country. Big Oil holds thousands of unused permits at their fingertips that they could use right now to increase supply. Instead, what is happening is Big Oil is padding its pockets at the expense of Americans. Let's be clear. This would not take a dime out of the highway trust fund because this bill instructs Treasury to replenish the trust fund, something it has done half a dozen times in about the last decade. This is something that has bipartisan support across the country--Democratic and Republican Governors, Democratic and Republican legislators are moving to suspend their gas taxes. This is something we could do right now to help American families balance their budgets and make ends meet. While I am disappointed to see my colleague block this critical legislation, I will keep working to bring down costs for American families and get this bill passed. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The majority leader.”