Representative Steve Scalise | Official U.S. House headshot
Representative Steve Scalise | Official U.S. House headshot
In a passionate address on the House floor, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise expressed his strong support for H. Res. 987, a resolution denouncing President Biden's energy policies. Scalise criticized Biden for what he sees as detrimental actions to American energy production and the economy.
Scalise highlighted the impact of Biden's policies on everyday Americans, stating, "Why are families furious that they're paying about 40% more when they go to the gas station to fill up their cars? Why are they furious that when they pay their household electricity bills – if they can afford to pay their household electricity bills – they're paying over 30% more? It's because from day one, when Joe Biden took the oath of office, he issued an all-out assault on American energy."
The House Majority Leader emphasized that Biden's energy policies target American energy specifically, contrasting it with the exemptions granted to other countries. Scalise criticized Biden for seeking increased oil production from Saudi Arabia while implementing restrictions on LNG exports, which he believes harms American jobs and emboldens adversaries like Vladimir Putin.
Scalise called for bipartisan support to push back against what he perceives as harmful energy policies, urging the Senate to take action. He stressed the importance of prioritizing American energy independence to reduce reliance on foreign sources like OPEC.
In conclusion, Scalise stated, "OPEC would be irrelevant if we just produced more American energy and the only person standing in the way right now is Joe Biden. Let's end this madness. Let’s pass this legislation."
The remarks made by Leader Steve Scalise reflect a deep concern for the impact of President Biden's energy policies on American families and the nation's energy independence.
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