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Tim Scott on Energy & Oil
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Not just energy independent; we should be energy dominant
Sen. Tim Scott: The first thing I would do as President of the United States as I would sign the XL Keystone Pipeline and start seeing resources flow. Second thing I would do is make sure that there's certainty and predictability
so that those folks who have the leases in our country would have the certainty and predictability to go ahead and become energy independent. We should focus not just on being energy independent, we should focus on being energy dominant.
Source: NBC News 2023 Republican primary debate in Miami
, Nov 8, 2023
Unleash our energy resources; no gas tax increase
Sen. Tim SCOTT (R-SC): [We can] grow our economy at 5 percent [by focusing first on] the energy sector. We could create between 3 and 3-1/2 million jobs if we unleashed all of our energy resources. America is the richest country if you combine
coal, gases and oil. Why not unleash all of our resources?Gov. Nikki Haley (R-SC): He's increased the national debt. He voted for the spending for 12 years.
SCOTT: You actually asked for a gas tax increase in South Carolina. I voted no.
Source: Fox Business 2023 Republican primary debate in Simi Valley
, Sep 27, 2023
No subsidies for wind and solar
Question topic: Governments should pay to develop wind and solar energy solutions when these are not economically feasible.
Scott: Disagree
Source: Faith2Action iVoterGuide on 2014 South Carolina Senate race
, Sep 30, 2014
Signed the No Climate Tax Pledge by AFP.
Scott signed the No Climate Tax Pledge
No Climate Tax Pledge: `I pledge to the taxpayers of my state, and to the American people, that I will oppose any legislation relating to climate change that includes a net increase in government revenue.`
Sponsoring organizations: Competitive Enterprise Institute (CEU); National Taxpayers Union (NTU); Institute for Liberty Americans for Prosperity (AFP) is a nationwide organization of citizen-leaders committed to advancing every individual`s right to economic freedom and opportunity. AFP believes reducing the size and intrusiveness of government is the best way to promote individual productivity and prosperity for all Americans.
Source: AFP website 10-AFP on Nov 2, 2010
Cap-and-trade has no impact on global temperatures.
Scott signed the Contract From America
The Contract from America, clause 2. Reject Cap & Trade:
Stop costly new regulations that would increase unemployment, raise consumer prices, and weaken the nation's global competitiveness with virtually no impact on global temperatures.
Source: The Contract From America 10-CFA02 on Jul 8, 2010
Explore proven energy reserves & keep energy prices low.
Scott signed the Contract From America
The Contract from America, clause 8. Pass an `All-of-the-Above` Energy Policy:
Authorize the exploration of proven energy reserves to reduce our dependence on foreign energy sources from unstable countries and reduce regulatory barriers, [to keep energy prices low].
Source: The Contract From America 10-CFA08 on Jul 8, 2010
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