María Elvira Salazar: “the investments we make as a nation in wind energy, solar power, and cellulosic ethanol are important for the energy…”

“the investments we make as a nation in wind energy, solar power, and cellulosic ethanol are important for the energy independence of America. As I have often said, the bipartisan leadership of the Senate Energy Committee can get us to energy independence if we make sure that what we do is take care of the cornerstones of energy independence, which include renewable energy, conservation, new technologies, and balanced development of our natural resources. I yield the floor and thank Senator Conrad. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from New Mexico.”