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Congressman Eric Burlison’s recent appearance on Newsmax underscored a truth every patriot should hear: America cannot afford to sit on the sidelines while the AI revolution reshapes the world. Burlison told audiences that we must “double down” on artificial intelligence because its economic and security implications are too large to ignore, urging lawmakers to treat AI as a strategic national priority rather than a purely academic debate.
As chair of the House subcommittee on Economic Growth, Energy Policy, and Regulatory Affairs, Burlison has made it clear that powering AI means powering America — and that starts with reliable, affordable energy and sensible permitting. His subcommittee hearings have repeatedly highlighted how exploding data-center demand will strain regional grids unless Congress stops strangling energy expansion with needless red tape and litigation.
Conservatives should welcome this fight because the alternative is falling behind foreign adversaries who are not squeamish about marrying industrial policy with technological ambition. Winning the AI race requires both private-sector ingenuity and a government that clears barriers to build the transmission lines, power plants, and data hubs that signal a pro-growth nation — not the regulatory chokehold Democrats prefer.
Make no mistake: AI is not just about apps and profits; it will determine battlefield advantage and economic leverage for decades to come. Studies and congressional hearings show data centers could consume a meaningful slice of American electricity in the coming years, so national security and economic dominance hinge on whether we choose to lead or lag. Burlison’s warning is a call to arms for patriots who believe American greatness is built by doing, not by apologizing for progress.
The path forward is straightforward and unapologetically conservative: cut the needless red tape, pass common-sense reforms like the Reliable Grid Act, invest in grid capacity, and lean into private-sector innovation so American workers and entrepreneurs reap the rewards. If Washington wants to protect liberty and prosperity, it will heed Burlison’s message and double down on the technologies that keep America strong, secure, and prosperous for generations to come.
