Mike Cloud: “Putin's decision to bring this horrific tragedy upon the people of Ukraine is rightly to be condemned, and it is right…”

“Putin's decision to bring this horrific tragedy upon the people of Ukraine is rightly to be condemned, and it is right at this moment in history that we do not fund this aggression by proxy through the purchase and importing of Russian oil. But it is also tragic that the Biden administration and Democrats in this Chamber would rather turn to dictatorial, terrorist-sponsoring regimes to fill the energy gap rather than the world-renowned work ethic and innovation of the American people. This administration should be doing everything it can to ramp up production and increase energy exports. Back home in Texas, we know that one of the best ways this can be achieved is by investing in our ports, like the Port of Corpus Christi in my district. Increasing U.S. energy exports can provide relief and hope for the Ukrainian people. It can give Europe the assurance it needs to break away from Russian energy. And it can provide relief and economic opportunity for American families. It is past time to stop Biden's assault on American energy and restore America's energy dominance.”