For Immediate Release
Office of the Press Secretary
April 25, 2002
Statement by the President
The Senate today passed legislation that includes many of the
provisions called for in my Administration's National Energy Policy.
Together, the House and Senate energy bills include the major
conservation and environmentally responsible production measures needed
to reduce our reliance on foreign sources of energy.
I am pleased that the House-Senate Conference Committee will have
before it the elements of a comprehensive energy policy. The two bills
reflect my Administration's call to provide tax incentives for
alternative and renewable fuels and technology; modernize our
electricity laws; open a small portion of ANWR to responsible
exploration; increase automotive fuel efficiency while protecting
American lives and jobs; and ensure continued safe operation of our
nuclear facilities.
It is imperative that America increase its energy independence and
I look forward to working with the conferees to ensure that we enact a
balanced and comprehensive energy policy this year.
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