Smith Statement on Depletion of Strategic Petroleum Reserve
May 22, 2024
May 22, 2024
WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. Adrian Smith, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release:
Rep. Adrian Smith (R-NE), released the following statement after the Biden administration authorized the release of one million barrels of gasoline from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve.
"It seems obvious to say, but the Strategic Petroleum Reserve cannot be tapped without putting taxpayers on the hook to refill it.
"Instead of borrowing from tomorrow to save h . . .
Rep. Adrian Smith (R-NE), released the following statement after the Biden administration authorized the release of one million barrels of gasoline from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve.
"It seems obvious to say, but the Strategic Petroleum Reserve cannot be tapped without putting taxpayers on the hook to refill it.
"Instead of borrowing from tomorrow to save h . . .