Political Quotes

“We all stand united with our allies across Europe and with the people of Ukraine against Vladimir Putin's aggression against this democratically elected country. We also support actions to stop the purchasing of Russian oil. But without action to increase production here domestically, the American people will suffer. It was only 2 years ago when, for the first time since the mid-1950s, under President Donald Trump's leadership, the United States was a net total energy exporter in 2019 and 2020. This was made possible because of the Trump administration's commitment to increasing domestic production of oil and natural gas, which drove costs down and benefited American consumers. But, sadly, look at where we are now. In just 13 months of President Biden's liberal energy policies, we are now facing skyrocketing gas prices. Even before the crisis in Russia unfolded, gas prices had increased 40 percent, marking an 8-year high. Now, because of President Biden's Green New Deal attitude and reversal of Trump-era policies, we are once again reliant on countries overseas, and energy costs are soaring. In my district, across the Roanoke Valley, the cost of a gallon of gas has increased nearly 72 cents in the past month alone. This increase, in and of itself, will cost the average driver $363 a year for those who fill up three times a month. That might not seem like a lot to Washington elites, but it sure is for folks in rural areas like mine.…”