[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 82 (Wednesday, May 12, 2021)]
[House]
[Page H2211]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        COLONIAL PIPELINE ATTACK

  (Mr. CAWTHORN asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute.)
  Mr. CAWTHORN. Madam Speaker, the energy crisis created by the Russian 
hack of the Colonial Pipeline is impacting my district in the worst 
possible way. Gas prices have skyrocketed. Lines are forming all across 
the great State of North Carolina.
  Madam Speaker, I am here today to say what few politicians will, but 
what most of the Americans believe. We were attacked. We were attacked 
by a foreign entity, and the current administration has done nothing in 
response.
  When our leadership is weak, our Nation suffers.
  You don't believe me?
  Take a look outside. Our border has dissolved into ruin, gas prices 
are skyrocketing, and the dollar is worth less and less each day. 
Israel is burning, China is rising, and Russia attacks our homeland.
  All the while, the American people wonder when this administration 
will finally grow a backbone and stand firm against a growing wave of 
international tyranny. President Biden is weakening our defenses. The 
wolves are at the gates, and America's leader is asleep at the wheel.
  But you know what?
  Thank heavens we have a President who doesn't tweet mean things 
anymore.
  The SPEAKER pro tempore. Members are reminded to refrain from 
engaging in personalities toward the President.

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