The Kean campaign focused on inflation and the economy with top priorities of "reining in out-of-control spending," making America energy independent, and supporting middle-class tax relief.

Ramaswamy does consider though, that the war and how it has affected American access to oil and gas is evidence that the United States needs to do better in working toward energy independence. 

With an estimated 1,688 trillion cubic feet, Russia holds the world's largest natural gas reserves, and this abundance of gas has allowed the country to maintain a high degree of energy independence while supplying one third of Europe's natural gas supply

This plan, she said, involves “stopping the trillions of reckless spending that has fueled inflation crisis, unleashing American energy independence,” securing the border, supporting parents’ rights, and undoing measures to expand the Internal Revenue

The United States suffered the most severe inflation blow in 30 years even while being energy independent and benefitting from exporting natural gas and oil to the rest of the world.

Here was another remarkable feat: Under Trump, the United States became energy-independent. The month that Trump left office, one year ago, America was importing zero oil from Saudi Arabia, largely because U.S. oil and gas production had surged.

We need to make ourselves energy independent again.” American energy independence is key to fixing the problem, said Tiffany Gorham, of Dalton, Georgia.

Respondents also frequently mention energy independence, military strength, and a tougher stance on China. Many advocate for term limits and judicial independence.

live Energy Independence Close to 98 percent of respondents said the United States should be energy-independent. "As much as possible, but commerce with allies is also a positive," wrote Christine from Arizona.

National Park Service/ Handout via Reuters) The Trump administration's plan, aimed at creating a stronger and more energy-independent nation, would have allowed for oil and gas leasing across 18.6 million acres of the NPRA.

"They [the left] were all giddy about their war on American energy. Less than three years ago, the United States was energy independent.

His policies made America energy-independent and our country safe and strong.

Not only in Tennessee, but nationally, he said nuclear power could create energy security and independence while producing “clean energy and cheap energy.”

Walker supports secure borders, energy independence, family values, the military and law enforcement, small business and constitutional values.  

Commentary First, you would surrender our prior energy independence. Reduce new gas and oil leases on federal lands to the lowest levels of any president in history.

Murphy noted how the United States was energy independent under former President Donald Trump. But Biden's policies changed that.

“Our energy independence and the grid security and stability are all in grave danger, according to those who know best,” Reyes said.

Mike Lawler (R-N.Y.) said, "The bottom line is America needs to be energy independent."

Palmer said he believes our energy independence will come from developing a variety of energy resources, including nuclear, gas, oil, and renewables. “So, we need a mix.

However, in the medium and long term, European policymakers will find themselves in a difficult position as they attempt to shore up E.U. energy independence in time for the next and subsequent winters.

The Biden administration has defended its alternative energy push as a way to counter the Chinese regime’s dominance in critical minerals but critics say the president’s own policies are undermining the U.S. pursuit of energy independence.

"The public knows who I am & what a successful Presidency I had, with Energy Independence, Strong Borders & Military, Biggest EVER Tax & Regulation Cuts, No Inflation, Strongest Economy in History, & much more.

Responding to a tweet on July 13 saying there is no security without energy independence, Tesla CEO Elon Musk wrote, “Absolutely. And lithium batteries are the new oil.” The production of this "new oil" is inseparable from lithium ore resources.

“I am ready to take crime, energy independence, and inflation SERIOUSLY! Let’s bring relief and solutions back to #NY03!” he wrote on Nov. 18. “Without [Nancy] Pelosi’s destructive agenda America will once again be on track.”

“I am also committed to doing everything we can as a House majority to pass bills that implement the policy priorities that have broad support from the Conference, like H.R. 2 to secure the border and H.R. 1 to unleash American energy independence.

(Jonathan Alcorn/Reuters) Surging energy prices, driven higher by fears that Russia's invasion of Ukraine will lead to supply disruptions, are fueling calls to ramp up domestic oil and gas production, both to reinforce American energy independence and

Under the previous Administration, our nation was energy independent but President Biden reversed course and turned hostile nations like Russia into America's gas station," said the bill's sponsor Sen. Roger Marshall (R-Kan.) in a statement.

With first-of-their-kind requirements to strengthen American supply chains and create quality, high-paying jobs, this legislation is proving that green jobs are good jobs, and putting the country on a path to responsible, sustainable energy independence

Upon taking office, Biden, citing an alleged “climate crisis,” overturned several Trump-era policies that had boosted the United States to energy independence for the first time in decades.

But eventually, Europeans should, for their own good, attain energy independence. They could do it with a mix of green energy sources, including wind, solar, hydro, and nuclear.