Political Quotes

“we are all aware of the shocking events that occurred on September 11. We are certainly aware of the vulnerabilities that were shown to our Nation by this action. As we reflect on the risk today, I think we would acknowledge that never in our history have we, as a nation, been forced suddenly, shockingly, to reevaluate almost every aspect of our life. Americans must make a choice now about risks; we must make choices we never thought we would have to make. From our mail to our shopping malls to ball games, life in America is now a reflection, looking back through the lens of terror. Surveying that risk, perhaps no single area causes greater concern than that of energy as a consequence of our increasing dependence. We rely on safe, stable, affordable, and plentiful supplies of energy to power our progress, but the choices made on energy have left us vulnerable and exposed on two different fronts, two fronts that add up to our Nation's energy security, and I will discuss those today.”