*Administration of Barack H. Obama, 2010 *

**Statement on Senate Action on Energy Legislation **

*June 10, 2010 *

I commend the Senate for rejecting the resolution put forward by Senator Murkowski, which would have increased our dependence on oil by blocking efforts to cut the harmful pollution that contributes to climate change. Today's vote is yet another reminder of the urgent need to pass legislation that would help America transition to a 21st century clean energy economy that would create jobs, strengthen our national security, and protect our environment for our children. Today the Senate chose to move America forward towards that clean energy economy, not backward to the same failed policies that have left our Nation increasingly dependent on foreign oil.

NOTE: The statement referred to S.J. Res. 26.

*Categories:* Statements by the President : Energy legislation, Senate action.

*Names:* Murkowski, Lisa.

*Subjects:* Employment and unemployment : Job creation and growth; Energy : Alternative and renewable sources and technologies; Energy : Energy legislation, proposed; Environment : Climate change.

*DCPD Number:* DCPD201000479.