UTILIZING AMERICA’S ENERGY BOUNTY
We now know that the United States has massive energy reserves in petroleum fuels and natural gas, along with coal which can sustain American energy demand for centuries. We need to recognize that extracting, refining, and producing our own energy resources is central to economic growth. Such a policy also protects our national security and could even prevent us from involvement in wars waged because of dependence upon foreign oil.
Oil, natural gas, and coal producers in the United States face huge regulatory burdens, which prevent discovery, extraction, refining, sale, and use of these fuels, all of which contribute to our economic engine.
I support low cost energy for our businesses and our families. At the same time, policies must be responsible and not cause irreparable harm to our water, air quality and other natural resources.