[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 38 (Wednesday, March 4, 2009)]
[House]
[Page H2934]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




       INNOVATION HAS ALWAYS BEEN A HALLMARK OF AMERICAN SUCCESS

  (Mr. LUJAN asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. LUJAN. Mr. Speaker, innovation has always been a hallmark of 
American success. Innovation will transform the way we generate and 
store power from renewable resources, use electricity more efficiently, 
and create a workforce for the 21st century.
  President Obama's budget promotes the development of innovative clean 
energy technology, modernizes the electric grid, and provides the 
capital to double renewable energy generating capacity. With these 
investments we will change the way our country generates, uses and 
delivers energy. We will produce jobs throughout the United States and 
begin to end our dependence on foreign oil.
  America's prosperity depends on bold action and investments in 
research and development, on our ability to adapt through innovation 
and on creating green jobs that will build a foundation for a clean 
energy economy.

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