WASHINGTON — Despite Republican criticism of President Barack Obama’s State of the Union address, some GOP lawmakers offered rare praise for some aspects of the president’s speech, including his emphasis on energy independence and the need for comprehensive immigration reform.
“When I hear him talk about the big idea of energy independence, I get excited about that,” said Rep. Louie Gohmert (R-Texas). “I’m not sure he’s really talking about it — I hope he is — but we now know we can be energy independent, and the key to doing that right now would be natural gas.”
Obama on Tuesday repeatedly underscored his commitment to achieving energy independence. He stated his administration’s support for “cutting red tape and speeding up new oil and gas permits.”
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