American Petroleum Institute CEO Mike Sommers argued that American oil producers “are patriots” and are supplying the world with natural gas and oil “during this time of crisis.”
President Biden announces actions to hold Russia 'accountable' for its war on Ukraine.
"I think there’s a new recognition of how important it is that the United States reclaim its role as the world energy leader during times of crisis like this," he said. "I think there’s been too much focus over the course of the last many years on down-playing that important role. We need to return to that position."
"Even amid the pandemic, companies in the United States pumped more oil during my first year in office than they did during my predecessor’s first year," he said.
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