Frank Pallone actually said...

"I don't believe it's true that the price goes up quickly right after and I don't believe that this is going to cost the government too much."

"And, frankly, I think this administration's attempt to undo the Northeast reserve is reckless and that's why I introduced legislation to establish that reserve in statute."

"Today we will be discussing bipartisan draft legislation on the future of the Strategic Petroleum Reserve."

"It's a critical function of this committee to conduct oversight and ensure that the legislation we pass is working as intended."