Statement of Senator Jon Corzine
April 5, 2001

Mr. Chairman, Thank you for holding a hearing on this very important topic. As we are all aware, our nation's energy policy and our global environment are closely interconnected. That is why we must remain vigilant in ensuring that we pursue an energy policy that meets our short-term needs, while taking into account the legacy that we, as stewards of our nation's environment, leave behind.

I am particularly grateful that the witnesses appearing today have spent many long hours preparing to inform us and the public on this very important issue.

The air we breathe, the water we drink and the land upon which we live are precious resources. To that end, I hope that, in pursuing an energy policy, we keep in mind not only ways to keep those natural resources clean with existing sources of energy but also invest in finding newer, cleaner and renewable energy sources.