Political Quotes

“This is just another distraction and delay tactic, nothing more than a stunt. The Secretary of Energy had culpability in drawing down the SPR to lower gas prices just before a midterm election. She would certainly delay the implementation of this bill without making that certification that is included in this amendment. If we really want to protect consumers, let's prioritize them instead of radical climate policies. Let's produce American energy here at home--safe, reliable, deliverable--lowering prices at the pump for transportation fuels, lowering prices at homes in heating, lowering prices for manufacturers that need natural gas, reliable electricity produced by fossil fuels in many instances. The intent of this bill is protecting the SPR. Let's take the first step in reducing the price to consumers by unleashing American energy production, lowering costs here at home. Let's take care of the SPR for its intended purpose. That is the purpose of this bill. Mr. Chair, I urge my colleagues to vote ``no'' on this amendment, and I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Rhode Island (Mr. Magaziner). The question was taken; and the Acting Chair announced that the noes appeared to have it.”