06/05/2007
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"Our Nation is indebted to Senator Lugar and this committee for keeping energy security at the forefront of American foreign policy."
"As Secretary Clinton underscored in recent testimony, the State Department will use its full diplomatic capabilities to encourage transparency in extractive industries around the world."
"The effective management of energy resources is fundamental; fundamental to our national security and economic prosperity."
"As Senator Shaheen said, the Netherlands contributes to the NATO mission in Afghanistan."