U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) spoke out on Tuesday against “hyperbolic climate alarmism” and promoted energy produced in the United States. Tuberville believes that American produced energy is far more clean than energy produced in other countries throughout the world.

The Senator mentioned in his speech that Americans should not be blamed for a problem that is global. He also cautioned against using exaggerated claims that are based on assumptions and unproven, debated projections.

According to Tuberville, instead of engaging in alarmist behavior, the U.S. should grow domestic energy production to support the country’s economy and lower energy costs for Americans.

“We should be doing everything we can to fix the problems created by the government, and get Americans back on their feet by unleashing our economic potential and opening doors of opportunity,” said Tuberville.

He discussed what he sees as the general mindset of many legislators in Washington.

“Unfortunately, too many here in Washington are still focused on growing the size of government and adding regulations they say will save the environment. However, very rarely does making the government larger benefit the American taxpayers.”

Tuberville also spoke about the risk that big government poses to American citizens when it comes to climate change.

“For decades, fans of big government have used climate change warnings to grow their power…They have claimed we’re near the edge of a climate cliff, a prediction they know is impossible to prove, and has never come true.”

“Of course, they claim, the only solution to this cooked up-crisis is for you, the American taxpayer, to sacrifice even more of your freedoms to tackle this so-called climate dilemma.”

Austen Shipley is a staff writer for Yellowhammer News.