On 1/4/2022, Jen Psaki says Biden is not pro-lockdown despite him calling for lockdowns all of 2020. Johns Hopkins University study: lockdowns only reduced by 0.2%
Reporter: I’m not going to try and repeat what Matt did yesterday with Ned Price, because I know you’ve experienced it times in a past life.
Psaki: I do. I do. I had many engagements with Matt Lee in my time.
One 1/3/2022, State Department spokesperson Ned Price got into a heated exchange with AP reporter Matt Lee after Lee asked if the U.S. would provide public evidence for its recent allegations against Russia.
reporter: “gas prices are at a seven-year high here in the U.S. right after OPEC, again, snubbed requests to increase production. And then there’s this energy crisis in Western Europe brewing. Is there any point where the President would consider opening up domestic production in order to mitigate some of this? The inflation and, you know, assist our allies in Western Europe?”
Psaki: … “I’d also note that the President has been — has taken a number of steps in recent months to address the gas prices, including tapping the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, of course conveying clearly to OPEC member countries and suppliers that it’s important to meet the demand on the market. And we’ll continue to — to look at options that can be done to lower gas prices for the American people. In terms of whether or not there could be more oil drilling, you know, I’d point you to the oil companies on what available places they have and if they’re maximizing that. My understanding is they’re not.”
reporter: Is there any consideration for increasing, for instance, LNG export licenses?
Psaki: You know, I don’t have anything to preview for you in terms of additional steps. I can — can just reiterate to you that the President raises and talks about the importance of taking every step we can to lower gas prices for the American people.
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Biden not pro-lockdown, Matt Lee & Ned Price on Russian, no plan to open domestic oil/gas production