08/07/2001
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"I applaud the Senate for working in a bipartisan way to pass comprehensive energy legislation consistent with what I proposed in 2001."
"My greatest responsibility as President is to protect the American people."
"I approve the above recommendations of the Commission and direct the Attorney General to implement them."
"This bill will help our economic growth by addressing the root causes of high energy prices and reducing our dependence on foreign sources of energy."