Randy Weber: “Plain and simple, plain and simple, this amendment is unnecessary and misguided and, not to mention, oh, it strikes the…”

“Plain and simple, plain and simple, this amendment is unnecessary and misguided and, not to mention, oh, it strikes the whole bill. Maybe a lesson is needed for our friends across the aisle. The United States is the world's largest energy producer, in case y'all didn't know that; and combined with our allies, Canada and Mexico, North America is the world's largest energy superpower. Our network of pipelines, production platforms, and refineries span our borders, providing the American people with energy security that is absolutely unmatched around the world. Let me repeat that: Absolutely unmatched around the world. Our refineries along the Gulf Coast, which I have the third upper part of the Gulf Coast in the State of Texas, are the most complex and technically advanced in the entire world, bar none. We take crude oil of all grades from around the world and make valuable fuels and refined products that actually drive our entire economy. This amendment would cut off a valuable source of energy, just like when President Biden canceled the Keystone XL pipeline. I think I heard them say that they were about helping American workers, and how many jobs were lost when he canceled the Keystone pipeline. For that reason, Mr. Chair, I urge a ``no'' vote on this amendment because it will make America less energy secure, the exact opposite purpose of H.R. 21, the bill before us. Mr. Chair, I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR.…”