Political Quotes

“I rise to discuss the energy bill that we will consider over the next 2 weeks. Senators Domenici and Bingaman should be commended for their bipartisan work in the Energy and Natural Resources Committee to bring us to this point today. The events over the last 4 years have highlighted what Americans have known since the 1970s--our national security and our economic security depend on our energy security. Americans need and deserve an energy bill that truly moves us toward energy independence. Seriously addressing our national security means kicking our dependence on foreign oil. Today, we import 58 percent of our oil. Our dependence on imported oil poses a risk to our national security and our economic well-being. We will consider a number of additional proposals that can help make greater energy security a reality for future generations of Americans. There will be amendments offered to the bill regarding energy security, renewable energy, biofuels, climate change, and fuel economy. We must reduce our dependence on foreign oil and make a commitment to clean, renewable energy. If we choose to invest in energy efficient technologies and renewable energy, we will create thousands of new jobs . . . we will protect our environment . . . and we will bolster our national security. That is the vision our Nation needs. That is the leadership we must provide.”