[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 155 (2009), Part 9]
[House]
[Page 12216]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




         RENEWABLE ENERGY PART OF AN ALL-OF-THE-ABOVE STRATEGY

  (Mr. WILSON of South Carolina asked and was given permission to 
address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Madam Speaker, I am grateful that 
despite all the debate over our Nation's energy future, there's a 
general consensus that America should be the world's leader in the 
development of the next generation of cleaner, affordable, and 
renewable energy.
  America has a grand tradition of innovation. We have been at the 
forefront of great technological advances throughout our short history 
because we have attracted and promoted scientists and entrepreneurs. We 
have dreamed big and succeeded.
  As the debate over a comprehensive strategy for energy moves forward, 
we must ensure public and private support for strong renewable energy 
industry. The Congressional Renewable Energy Caucus, which I'm proud to 
be a member of, will continue to be a part of that support by raising 
awareness among our colleagues about the enormous potential of 
renewable energy.
  With the threat of rising gas prices and utility costs, the time to 
promote renewable energy is now.
  In conclusion, God bless our troops, and we will never forget 
September the 11th in the global war on terrorism.

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