Political Quotes

“This amendment will prohibit the leasing plan from including a whole new swath of Federal lands. This is a solution in search of a problem because many of these areas are already protected. I went through the list. I don't see any that aren't. Under existing law, many of these places aren't open for oil and gas leasing. Nothing in H.R. 21 would change that fact. President Biden campaigned on a platform to end fossil fuels, and on day one of his administration, he imposed a moratorium on energy production on Federal lands. The Biden administration has leased fewer acres than any other administration dating all the way back to World War II. H.R. 21 will reverse the dangerous precedent set by President Biden and his administration and unlock the natural resources owned by the American people for the benefit of all. The SPR shouldn't be used for political purposes. Drawing down to influence gas prices is wrong when the SPR is set aside for national emergencies, a time of war. It is a strategic asset for the American people, not to be used to influence elections. This amendment will increase gas prices and weaken our energy security by reimposing the Biden administration's leasing moratorium. It is wrong. It is messaging. I get it. You are okay with releasing gas and oil out of the Strategic Petroleum Reserve to influence gas prices, weakening our Nation if a natural disaster should strike. We need to replenish the SPR.…”