September 10, 2022

REMEMBERING 9/11

Sunday marks 21 years since the horrific attacks of September 11, 2001. It also marks 21 years of American resiliency and bravery. 21 years of our country never forgetting and rising from the ashes. There will never be enough words to comfort those who lost their sons, daughters, moms, dads, uncles, aunts, grandmothers, grandfathers, cousins, neighbors, and friends in this senseless act, but we as a nation will never forget. We lost seven Oklahomans amongst the nearly 3,000 innocent lives taken that day. We’ve also lost almost 7,000 members of our U.S. military defending our homeland against terror in the years since. But while we mourn their loss, we will always be grateful for the sacrifice they made for freedom.

To honor those who lost their lives, we must remember how we felt on the days after. We were all one— we were all Americans. Our nation is a beacon of hope, and our flag represents freedom across the world. Under extreme pressure is when we show what we are truly made of and on 9/11, Americans proved liberty and justice will always prevail.

AN ARGUMENT FOR AMERICAN ENERGY INDEPENDENCE

In Europe's rush to green, they prematurely abandoned fossil fuel production for less reliable forms of clean energy, such as wind and solar. This decision made Europe reliant on corrupt foreign oil cartels to keep the lights on and fill the gap in their energy needs.

Now, Russia has announced it will cut off all gas supplies to Europe indefinitely. This is one of the dangers of relying on an adversary for energy. The United States must become energy independent once again so we may never find ourselves in this position.

AN INVITATION TO JOE BIDEN

Last week, Joe Biden stood in front of a crowd in Pennsylvania and delivered one of the most divisive speeches I have ever heard from an American president. 

Joe Biden ran a presidential campaign supposedly based on unity. This speech was anything but unifying. Instead of offering solutions to the many crises his administration has created, Biden chose to attack and further divide his fellow Americans. He pushed blame onto his predecessor and pointed fingers at the 74 million Americans who exercised their right to vote for the presidential candidate of their choice. He politicized our military, displaying two U.S. Marines in the background himself as he delivered his scathing and purely political words. 

Joe Biden said it is “MAGA Republicans” who are the biggest threat to our democracy. This claim comes from the leader of the party pushing our country closer and closer to socialism, hoping to erode the foundation on which our nation was built. Socialism is the true threat to our democracy and to our Constitutional freedoms. It makes me sick.

Our economy was thriving under President Trump. Our military was strong; our adversaries knew not to mess with us. We were energy independent, able to provide affordable and reliable power. Our border was secure. There is nothing wrong with wanting to Make America Great Again. For all Americans— not just for one party. 

I invite Joe Biden to visit Trump-loving Oklahoma. In the Sooner State, we put America first. Our farmers and ranchers feed and clothe our communities. Our domestic producers power our homes. Thousands of small businesses exemplify the American Dream. Further, our state is home to over 300,000 veterans who have put their lives on the line for the beliefs we hold so dear, understanding what it is to be a patriot-loving American.

Joe Biden owes all red states and Trump supporters an apology. I’ll be waiting.

TAXPAYER DOLLARS SHOULD NEVER FUND ABORTIONS

This week, I joined Congressman Ralph Norman (SC-05) and a number of my House Republican colleagues in introducing the No Federal Funds for Abortion Travel Expenses Act. This bill will prevent federal funds from being used towards travel expenses to abortion-friendly states. Click here to read more.

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