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From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
FRACKING BAN WOULD LEAD TO SOCIALISM
The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from
Pennsylvania (Mr. Keller) for 5 minutes.
Mr. KELLER. Mr. Speaker, one of the most absurd and destructive plans
being touted by out-of-touch socialists is a ban on fracking, also
known as hydraulic fracturing, for natural gas and oil.
At home in Pennsylvania's 12th Congressional District, a region that
on any given day produces up to 10 percent of our Nation's natural gas,
it is easy to see how the energy economy has benefited everyone. From
high-paying jobs to lower energy costs, natural gas has been an
economic win for the American people.
Even more, thanks to the natural gas boom, America is now energy
independent. That means great things for our national security, as we
are no longer beholden to energy-producing nations that hate us.
Unbelievably, these great benefits are under attack by radical
socialists who seek to ban fracking and cripple America's energy
economy.
According to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the plan to end fracking
would cost more than 600,000 jobs and $261 billion in GDP by 2025, and
that is just in Pennsylvania.
This is why I invited the socialists in this Congress and those
running for President who want to ban fracking to come to
Pennsylvania's 12th Congressional District to face the families they
wish to leave destitute, to face the families who have finally found
success, and tell them why they want to take it away.
For these folks, a ban on fracking would lead to more government
dependence, lower wages, fewer jobs, and skyrocketing energy prices.
In other words, banning fracking would pave the road for America to
become a socialist country. There should be nothing scarier or more
sickening than that.
Congratulating Bucknell University
Mr. KELLER. Mr. Speaker, I want to take a little bit of time today to
congratulate Bucknell University on achieving a great recognition this
week.
According to the United States Peace Corps, Bucknell University,
located in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania, produces the fourth most Peace
Corps volunteers of all small colleges and universities nationwide.
In their 2020 report, the Peace Corps noted Bucknell produced 13
volunteers for the Peace Corps, an amazing feat for an institution
whose student body is just over 3,600 students.
According to its mission statement, ``Bucknell educates students for
a lifetime of critical thinking and strong leadership characterized by
continued intellectual exploration, creativity, and imagination.''
By forming students in that mission, it is no wonder why so many
Bucknell students find themselves seeking greater service to humanity
through the Peace Corps.
In noting the type of schools that make up the list of robust Peace
Corps volunteers, Peace Corps Director Jody Olsen said: ``These schools
are institutions that emphasize . . . service-minded students.''
Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the people of Pennsylvania's 12th
Congressional District, I congratulate Bucknell University and
President Bravman on this great recognition and on creating service-
minded students.
'Ray Bucknell.
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