10/21/2009
https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu...
"The President-elect has pledged to be a strong advocate for democratic change around the world."
"Clearly, Africa has been and will remain a key priority for U.S. assistance."
"The United States must free itself from dependence on foreign oil."
"This is why President-elect Obama has proposed an investment of $15 billion a year over 10 years to develop alternative and renewable sources of energy."