[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 41 (Tuesday, March 8, 2022)]
[House]
[Page H1358]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       ENDING RUSSIAN OIL IMPORTS

  (Ms. KAPTUR asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute.)
  Ms. KAPTUR. Madam Speaker, I rise today in strong support of ending 
Russian oil imports into our land.
  Liberty is the shining jewel in America's crown. As Vladimir Putin 
unleashes his murderous fury on the people of Ukraine, we have a 
responsibility to stand up for liberty's defense, to inflict further 
pain on Putin and his war-related price hikes.
  Now is the time to recommit ourselves to ensuring America's energy 
independence for the 21st century. We must take a stand and invest in 
our workers and our companies as U.S. oil and gas production is 
approaching all-time highs.
  To Wall Street and the big corporate CEOs, now is the time to 
prioritize liberty and the well-being of hardworking Americans and 
their families, not just corporate profits and shareholder dividends.
  Let's use this moment to develop a robust energy future to unleash 
across our land, across all energy technologies, our competitive edge.
  Russian oil is the past. American energy innovation, ingenuity, and 
U.S. energy independence are within our grasp.

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