Issue Position: Energy

I am greatly concerned about America's growing dependence on foreign sources of energy and the impact fossil fuels are having on our environment. Our reliance on imported energy only serves to increase our vulnerability to both external events and the actions of regimes that are, in many cases, openly hostile to the interests of the United States.

We must produce more energy in America of all forms in order to move toward energy independence. That is why I have supported an "all of the above" energy strategy that includes production of oil and gas, in addition to the accelerated research and development of alternative energies.

I support the Keystone XL Pipeline have also sponsored the "Crude Oil Export Act" that will make it easier for U.S. energy producers to export crude oil, bringing in jobs and having a huge economic impact not only for Texas but also the United States.

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