Political Quotes

“Flip the switch, folks. Let's support American energy independence. Madam Speaker, I urge a ``no'' vote on the previous question so the House can immediately consider this commonsense legislation by Cathy McMorris Rodgers. Mr. DeSAULNIER. Madam Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Madam Speaker, I just want to remind folks that 50 percent of inflation is caused by the war in Ukraine and actions by Vladimir Putin. In terms of energy, we believe in supporting American energy, but we also accept the reality that we are transitioning to more choices in energy like we do in California. Madam Speaker, I include in the Record a June 10, 2021, USA Today article titled: ``Fact check: Rising gas prices due to high demand and low supply, not Biden's policies.'' [From USA Today, June 10, 2021] Fact Check: Rising Gas Prices Due to High Demand and Low Supply, Not Biden's Policies (By Miriam Fauzia) The claim: Joe Biden is to blame for higher gas prices The rising cost of gasoline is being felt across the U.S., as the national average price has gone up from $2 per gallon last year to $3 per gallon as of June 9, according to data from the American Automobile Association. Many on social media claim President Joe Biden is to blame for this change. A June 1 Instagram post put the title ``Joe Biden's America'' atop a graphic showing the price jump from January to May 2021.…”