Yvette Herrell: “In reality, this hearing is just another attempt to vilify this Nation's most significant energy sector.”

I will continue to advocate for relief assistance and work to ensure that New Mexico is better prepared in the future.

I encourage my colleagues to support this bill honoring a dedicated local public servant, and I yield back the balance of my time.

It is an absolute disservice to the American people when Committee hearings and time are used solely to score political points.

His proposed solution is to turn on American energy. He is right.