Jodey Arrington: “At the heart of America's economic prosperity and unrivaled security is an abundant, affordable and reliable supply of…”

“At the heart of America's economic prosperity and unrivaled security is an abundant, affordable and reliable supply of domestic energy. The lion's share of America's energy supply, nearly 90 percent, comes from fossil energy resources, and the hardworking energy producers of West Texas are leading the way. This is thanks to the great American work ethic, entrepreneurial spirit, and drive for innovation. In the Permian Basin in West Texas, we went from producing a million barrels of oil a day in 2012 to four million today, and we are on a path to producing 8 million barrels a day within just a few years. The blessings of these natural resources have allowed us to become the most powerful and prosperous nation on the face of the planet. It has allowed us to build the largest middle class in the world; helped us to produce the new technologies and innovations that have improved the quality of life and given us the highest standard of living in the world. It has been the lifeblood of this land of opportunity, where we now have more jobs than we actually have people to fill them. Having an abundant supply of energy doesn't just fuel this economy. It also is an overwhelming advantage in terms of national security. Energy independence gives us choices that many nations would be envious of. It allows us to export that same freedom to our allies and to democracies around the world.…”