Clyburn Urges Bush to Support Renewable Energy Legislation
Wednesday, March 5, 2008
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – House Majority Whip James E. Clyburn today released the following statement in response to comments made by President Bush at the International Renewable Energy Conference.
“Today, the President proclaimed that he wants America to be energy independent and combat global climate change, yet he has consistently threatened to veto legislation recently passed in the House that would make landmark investments in renewable energy technologies and decrease America’s dependence on foreign oil.
“The President has an opportunity to show true leadership by working with Congress to support meaningful legislation that will move our nation’s energy policies in a New Direction, end our dependence on foreign oil and bring relief to the millions of Americans immobilized by our nation’s rising prices at the gas pump. The time has come for this President to end his rhetoric and support the Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2008 to aid working American families who are reeling from high energy costs.”
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