SC Oklahoma News

Jan 26, 2024

Moore, OK – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) strongly criticized President Joe Biden's recent decision to pause new or pending export terminal applications to export liquified natural gas (LNG) to non-Free Trade Agreement (FTA) countries. In a statement released today, Cole expressed his concern over the detrimental effects this decision may have on the American energy industry and the nation's allies.

"The Biden Administration’s utterly outrageous decision today is just one more of many short-sighted calls that will be detrimental to our country and our European allies at a time when we need to be maximizing the production of our plentiful American energy," said Cole.

Cole emphasized the importance of American energy production, stating that many nations rely on it for their security, especially as tensions with adversaries continue to rise. He argued that the decision to pause LNG exports is not only unfair to the American energy industry but also puts the American consumer at a disadvantage.

"The Biden Administration is yet again succumbing to environmental groups and the far-left faction of the Democratic Party by working against our own American companies and workforce," Cole added.

The decision to pause LNG exports reflects the Biden Administration's commitment to addressing environmental concerns. However, critics argue that this move may undermine the nation's energy independence and jeopardize relationships with foreign allies who depend on American energy exports.

As the debate over energy policy continues, Congressman Cole's statement highlights the concerns of those who believe that the Biden Administration's decision may have far-reaching consequences for the American energy industry and its allies.