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WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Ted Cruz criticized the Biden administration's latest move to restrict lease sales to oil and gas companies for exploration and production in the Gulf of Mexico over the next five years. Sen. Cruz expressed concern over the potential consequences of this decision on the energy industry and American consumers.

Speaking out against the announcement, Sen. Cruz stated, “The Biden administration continues their illogical attack on U.S. energy production. The latest announcement that the administration will only hold three new lease sales in the Gulf of Mexico will simply force consumers to use foreign sources, which produce more methane and take more energy to transport. America produces the cleanest oil and gas, and if President Biden is really concerned about greenhouse gas emissions, he should be encouraging more domestic American energy production. Instead, his radical policies are going to raise gasoline prices, hurt families and businesses, and weaken American energy security by emboldening Russia and Iran.”

Sen. Cruz's remarks highlight his concerns about the potential negative impact of reduced domestic energy production. He argues that limiting lease sales will not only increase reliance on foreign sources, which tend to have higher methane emissions and require more energy for transportation, but also undermine American energy security.

The senator further emphasized that the United States is a leader in producing clean oil and gas. He called on President Biden to prioritize domestic energy production as a means to address greenhouse gas emissions effectively. Sen. Cruz believes that by encouraging more American energy production, the administration can simultaneously protect the environment and strengthen the nation's energy security.

The decision to restrict lease sales in the Gulf of Mexico has raised concerns among industry experts who fear potential consequences such as higher gasoline prices and negative impacts on families and businesses. Critics argue that by limiting domestic energy production, the Biden administration may inadvertently empower countries like Russia and Iran, who could benefit from increased reliance on their energy resources.

The announcement by the Biden administration is seen as part of a broader shift towards renewable energy sources and a push to combat climate change. However, critics argue that such policies should not come at the expense of domestic energy production and national security.

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