Political Quotes

Eric Swalwell: I believe this provides at best an energy lifeline, but I think true energy independence in our country will be when we…

On the recordSeptember 8, 2014
I believe this provides at best an energy lifeline, but I think true energy independence in our country will be when we are able to fully harness and capture the renewables.
Said by
Eric Swalwell
Democratic · California

Editor's note · Context

Swalwell argues that Bakken petroleum is not true energy independence, emphasizing the need for renewable energy.

Share

More from Eric Swalwell

Feb 20, 2025

Well, they should understand, my colleagues, that people are scared. They're pissed off. They don't want us to be nice. They want us to use the leverage that we have.

transcripts.cnn.com
Nov 25, 2025

after taking office, he wasted little time in following through on those threats.

cbsnews.com
Jul 1, 2025

I did not agree with Mamdani’s comments about the Jewish people.

motherjones.com
Dec 10, 2024

That's what he was willing to do in his first administration, where there were guardrails in place and serious [pushback] around him.

alternet.org

Other voices in this conversation