Posted on 03/08/2022 2:20:20 PM PST by MarvinStinson
On “CNN Newsroom,” White House National Economic Council Director Brian Deese argued that the situation in Ukraine underscores the need for “true energy independence, and that’s about reducing our dependence on fossil fuels.” And that we have to decrease dependence on oil and gas “so that we and our allies, like those in Europe” aren’t as vulnerable to changes in the global price of oil.
Deese stated that the ban on importing Russian oil “will have an impact” on gas prices. And “what we’re focused on is trying to make sure that we can bring — in the short term — supply of oil and gas globally, do everything we can to ensure adequate supply. But also keep an eye on the long term, which is this crisis should underscore how important it is for all of us to achieve true energy independence, and that’s about reducing our dependence on fossil fuels. So, over the long term, the kinds of steps we can take here domestically to be less reliant on oil and on gas are really important.”
He later added that “production in the United States is increasing. It’s increasing to record levels. And you’ve heard the CEOs of the companies that you mentioned saying that they’re doing everything they can to increase production in response to the price. So, in the short term, we expect and we are seeing that production increase by about 700,000 barrels a day in the United States. Over the long term, what we need to do is actually reduce our dependence on oil and gas altogether so that we and our allies, like those in Europe, are not as susceptible to global commodity price moves like we’re seeing now.”
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Typical Democrats. Blame everyone else for their actions. Grow up Dems.
Hey Bare Shelves Biden, you think these “make the US energy dependent again” policies are a good idea, tell the truth about them. Tells the truth to the US people for one time in your 50 years in DC.
Stop blaming everyone else for your actions Democrats
Living in a Dream World where Magic is King
One track mind Fidiots.
Over the long term, what we need to do is actually reduce our dependence on oil and gas altogether so that we and our allies, like those in Europe, are not as susceptible to global commodity price moves like we’re seeing now.”
Well, the problem is in the “short term”, dumbass.
Their logic isn’t. They are insane.
Putin, nuke DC. Please. It’s obvious we aren’t capable of fixing it.
It’s amazing how everything that happens in the world tells us we must do what Democrats want.
How ‘bout we increase our independence by reducing our dependence on government.
What you think you remember when buying gas 2 years ago? That’s just a false memory.
“..They are insane....”
^THIS^
Nuttier than a fruit cake and completely hellbent on destroying our country.
The intelligent method to achieve independence from oil is to develop cost alternatives without disrupting current production or costs. Alternative energy should be attained at lower costs and be more abundant creating natural desire to switch due to lower costs and increased productivity.
I am sick of these morons! How many fellow Americans feel the same way?
It would transfer our dependence to China
Unicorn farts will not replace oil, gas, and coal.
Deese looks like a pimply @ss frat boy.
And then they have the gall to say the adults are back in charge. What a joke!
This is the man who’ll speak to GO dnors this Fri in S CArolina
No, but they will brighten your day.
Well played sir!
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