Obama expresses confidence in the American people during his speech.
02/23/2009
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We will continue to withdraw U.S. forces at a steady pace.
Neither the Steering Committee, nor the CPO, may direct or coordinate agency decisions with respect to any particular permit or project.
In the long run we need to reduce America's dependence on oil.
I want us to control our own energy destiny.