Randy Weber Touts Appropriations Bill Boosting 'Cleanest, Most Affordable Oil And Gas' Production

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During debate on the House floor, Rep. Randy Weber (R-TX) spoke in support of two major appropriations packages.

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00:00With that, I would like to yield two minutes to my colleague from Texas.

00:05The gentleman from Texas is recognized.

00:08Thank you, General of Minnesota.

00:09Mr. Speaker, I'm proud to advocate for funding in this bill and the rule that underlies it.

00:14It's interesting to hear the ranking member from Massachusetts talk about it as if it's

00:18all about corporations.

00:19We're going to talk about energy.

00:20It's interesting to hear the lady from Florida talk about energy bills are going to go up.

00:24It's going to cost jobs.

00:26My district, the Texas Gulf Coast, has seven ports and more than any other member of Congress.

00:31We produce 65% of the nation's jet fuel, 80% of the nation's military-grade fuel.

00:36This is about working families.

00:40This bill will bolster our economic strength.

00:43It will create jobs.

00:44It will ensure that our infrastructure can support growth and withstand challenges.

00:50The Texas Gulf Coast is the energy-producing capital.

00:53We've got seven of America's largest petroleum refineries, three LNG plants, 60% of the nation's

01:00strategic petroleum reserve.

01:02We're not talking about shipping gas to our enemies.

01:05Was that the comment from the lady from Florida?

01:07We're talking about to our allies so that they don't have to buy from enemies.

01:11As the energy capital of the world in Texas, we understand the critical importance of this

01:16bill.

01:18Our hard-working families, again, it's about working families.

01:23Based on a robust energy sector, this legislation will help us continue to lead in producing

01:28the cleanest, most affordable oil and gas.

01:33Let's keep our nation strong.

01:34Help me to keep Texas strong.

01:36Let's secure this for generations to come.

01:38I urge my colleagues to support the rule.

01:40The underlying bill.

01:41Mr. Speaker, I yield back.

Randy Weber Touts Appropriations Bill Boosting 'Cleanest, Most Affordable Oil And Gas' Production

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