Beyond the Pump: Navigating Middle East Conflict and American Energy, Congresswoman Beth Van Duyne

Speaker A: Thank you so much to Pecos country operating for sponsoring the Crude Truth. On this trip to our nation's capital in Washington D.C. we had a great interview with Texas own Congresswoman Beth Van Dyne to talk about the Strait of Hormuth. When is it going to end and how is it affecting the prices of gasoline? And how Texas continues to be a vital role in American energy. On this episode of the crude truth.

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Speaker A: Here we are at the US Capitol and I just got done having some great closed door meetings with, with our congresswoman from the great state of Texas, Congresswoman Beth Van Dyne. Congresswoman, how are you?

Speaker D: I'm doing well. I'm doing well.

Speaker A: Oh my gosh, I cannot thank you enough, uh, for the time today that you've had, you have been, as I talked about when I just came, uh, into your office today and we got a chance to visit. You have been all over, really talking about all the important topics that really strong conservatives and it's the backbone of America. And you've just been around really talking about all that right now. How's everything going and what's that one topic right now that you are really trying to drive home?

Speaker D: Well, the one topic we're working on right now is potentially the next reconciliation package. I think we did great work with our one big beautiful bill and the tax cuts, the cutting in the regulatory specifically for American energy. I know that you're very passionate about that. Um, I'm looking forward to a second reconciliation package that's really focused, hopefully on continuing that great, great work. And so people are going to start feeling it in their pocketbooks in a positive way. We've already seen the highest amount of tax rebates, uh, going out in our nation's history. So people are getting to keep more of what they make. And, and we're trying to fight the regulatory so they can continue to do that.

Speaker A: You know, I'm glad you brought that up because right now I'm not hearing, uh, and as we discuss gas prices and oil prices, I'm not hearing anybody right now change their summer vacation plans because of these high oil prices. And I think it's because of things like that reconciliation bill that you guys have been working on and have passed and are working to do even more. Uh, one of the reasons why gasoline prices are so high is because the Strait of Hormuth, with everything going on over. What are you hearing and what can you share with us on everything going on? And where do you see it going? And how are you, in the great state of Texas, gonna be able to get that home for us?

Speaker D: I think you're absolutely right. I mean, right now we're in a massive conflict in the Middle east. And what we're trying to do is really, I think, create generational change. You have had a terrorist regime that is responsible for hundreds of deaths of Americans, who's the largest state sponsor of terrorism in the world. And we are trying to do our best to make sure that that, uh, type of regime does not get a nuclear weapon. And I think it's a very important step, it's a very important goal. Uh, it's a life changing goal, um, that this country is trying, this administration is really trying to drive home. I think, uh, we have met the goals. I think that this administration has been very clear about what they are. Um, but I also am looking forward to being able to get out of, uh, that conflict as soon as possible. Now, when we talk about gas prices, yes, gas prices are temporarily higher. But it's also important to notice if you look at gas prices today, compared to gas prices under the Biden, uh, the Biden administration, they're actually lower now. And why are they lower? Because we have been very diligent about making sure that our American gas producers have an opportunity to produce. Um, we're looking at lowering the regulatory hurdles that, uh, they were under and making sure that we can be as competitive globally as possible. You look at the actions that were taken in Venezuela. We are now bringing in Venezuela oil into Texas refineries and that is a massive step in keeping oil prices down. And we're also looking at potentially exporting to our allies. So all of those things affect, uh, the economy, affect inflation. But, um, we are also looking at wages for the first time in a number of years that are actually outpacing inflation. And we want to make sure that that continues.

Speaker A: That is so great to hear that you guys see an ending route and that you want to get it done in Iran with this conflict over there. Um, one last thing, just to make it fun, uh, being here in Washington D.C. ah, I've noticed that you'll have a bunch of young people here just rocketed out. Is it time for that summer internship? And how exciting. And how do you promote these people to just get into politics? Because when you see it firsthand in our closed door session. Oh, my gosh. And that's all I'm going to say about that. But what are you telling all these new people?

Speaker D: Look, you get so much new energy here. People are so optimistic. And it's just a love for your country, it's a love for the history, but it's actually getting involved. And when you see somebody who has Capitol Hill experience on their resume, it's all of a sudden starts a bunch of questions. And what they're learning here, I think is a network they're going to carry throughout their life. I can't tell you how many people who are in very influential positions right now who started out as interns. So I think it is a great life experience. It's a fun experience. I know my daughter did it and, uh, now she's working for the Department of War. So you never know. You never know. And a lot of people go into the private sector, but they'll have the experience understanding what it's like to have a constituent scream at them about something that they have nothing to do with.

Speaker A: Well, Congresswoman, I know that you're on the go, so I cannot thank you enough for your time. And thank you out there to Pecos Country Operating for giving us the opportunity, opportunity to be out here. And um, for all these hard working men in America, Red and Blue, for continuing to have a passion for the United States. Thank you.

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