Unleashing American Energy Dominance
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Mr. CLINE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of the Protecting America's Strategic Petroleum Reserve from China Act, which will work to unleash American energy dominance.
In an election-year gimmick, President Biden raided oil from our Strategic Petroleum Reserve, depleting it to its lowest level in decades and allowing it to be sold to a company affiliated with the Chinese Communist Party.
Selling off American oil to the Chinese Communist Party for its own strategic use poses a direct threat to our national security. The petroleum reserve is our insurance card. It is to be used to protect our great country during national emergencies or weather events. Depleting it is dangerous, and restocking it at higher prices is foolish.
Let's restore some sanity here. Protect America and end the foolish practice of sending oil to our enemies that would hate us for free.
Mr. Speaker, I urge the House to pass this important legislation this week to stop this reckless, America-last practice from happening again. Congratulating the Alleghany High School Girls' Cross-Country Team
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Mr. CLINE. Mr. Speaker, I rise to congratulate the Alleghany High School girls' cross-country team for winning their Class 2 State championship. This victory marks the first-ever Alleghany High School girls' team to win a State title.
By training hard, staying motivated, and keeping the pressure on, the Mountaineers left it all on the track, tallying a total of 65 points.
These talented athletes include Kiera Lowman, Gracie Barron, Macyn Cash, Meredith Minter, Lucy Nicely, Alivia Hoover, and Bryce Leitch.
Freshman Kiera Lowman blazed to the finish line with an impressive time of 18 minutes and 59 seconds, becoming the first-ever freshman to win the individual State title.
Two other top-10 finishes from Alleghany High School were Gracie Barron and Macyn Cash.
All of these young ladies are a true testament that with hard work and determination, you can achieve your dreams.
Congratulations again to the Mountaineers. Virginia's Sixth Congressional District is incredibly proud of your accomplishment.
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