Gulf Lawmaker Slams White House's Decision To Tap Oil Reserves

Rep. Steve Scalise (R-La.) released the following statement in response to President Obama’s decision to release 30 million barrels of oil from the U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserves:

“The Obama Administration’s reckless decision to raid the Strategic Petroleum Reserve is yet another example of the President’s failed energy policy that has resulted in thousands of lost jobs and skyrocketing gas prices,” Scalise said. “Rather than creating jobs by exploring for known reserves of American energy, the Obama Administration is raiding our “rainy day” supply of oil that should instead be reserved for national emergencies.”