Political Quotes

“This is simple. There are two competing views on the floor right now about the future of America. One side believes that the key to America remaining the leader of the free world starts with a robust American economy, led by a strong and stable energy market; an America that then leverages a healthy economy and a strong energy market to help allies across the globe like Ukraine, Japan, and others; an America that can go toe-to-toe with the Russians as they leverage their energy resources to try and achieve their political ambitions; an America that creates energy jobs here at home in a way that balances the dual needs of a vibrant economy and a healthy environment. Now, that other competing view would rather see American manufacturers and hardworking middle class families pay more for their electricity. Mr. Speaker, that is not fair. The other side talks a big game about being for an all-of-the-above energy policy, but at every turn, it tries to shut down our fossil fuel production and use. The other side would rather shut down our cheapest and most reliable form of energy and the thousands of jobs that go with it, in favor of taxpayer-subsidized windmills to heat our homes on cold days like today. The other side's apparent unwillingness to leverage America's energy abundance to influence geopolitics is unwise. America's rivals and adversaries are watching. Mr. Speaker, like I said, this is simple. What side of the coin do we want to stand on?…”