[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 194 (Tuesday, December 18, 2007)]
[Senate]
[Page S15895]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              RENEWABLE CONSUMER AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY ACT

  Mr. INOUYE. Mr. President, today, I am pleased that the Congress is 
sending energy legislation to the President. For too long, the United 
States has taken a back seat in the fight against global warming. This 
bill is a good first step in moving our Nation's energy policy in the 
right direction.
  Without the support of a number of Senators, this legislation, and 
title I in particular, would not have been possible. I wish to extend 
particular thanks to Senators Feinstein, Stevens, Levin, Snowe, Kerry, 
Dorgan, Lott, Carper, Boxer, Durbin, Alexander, Corker, and Cantwell 
for their work in increasing automobile fuel economy standards.
  In addition, the tireless efforts of groups dedicated to conservation 
and improving national security were vital to enacting this 
legislation. Of special note is the support of a nonpartisan group of 
business executives and retired senior military leaders concerned about 
global energy security, known as Securing America's Future Energy, 
SAFE. I am grateful for the support and hard work of its leaders, 
Frederick W. Smith and General P.X. Kelley, as well as Robbie Diamond, 
who served as their liaison. The Union of Concerned Scientists--David 
Friedman in particular--provided significant technical support and 
advocacy for the Ten-in-Ten Fuel Economy Act.
  The White House says that the President will sign the bill tomorrow. 
I thank him for taking swift action on this landmark legislation.

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