Watch: Carter Holds Biden Accountable for High Gas Prices in First District

Statement

During today's Energy and Commerce Subcommittee hearing on the Biden Administration's high oil and gas prices, Rep. Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (R-GA) brought the receipts:

"What I have behind me, ladies and gentlemen, is a chart of receipts that I've asked constituents in my District to send in to us.

"What you'll see here, first of all, there's an $80 to fill up a tank, $80 receipt to fill up a tank in Brunswick, Georgia. $135 in Waycross, Georgia. One constituent pointed out that they spent $334 just last month on gas.

"And behind each of these receipts is a story.

"Sam from Ellabell - he's having to cancel his Veteran's Affairs appointment because he can't afford to get there.

"Kayla from Ware County summarized the pressure facing the working class Americans by saying, and I quote, 'I can't afford to go to work, but I also cannot afford not to go to work,' unquote.

"We are forcing our seniors, our single parents, and our veterans to choose between groceries and gas. Between a regular paycheck and regular fuel.

"It all comes down to the Biden Administration's refusal to recognize reality and instead wage a war on fossil fuels."

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