[Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George H. W. Bush (1992, Book I)]
[February 20, 1992]
[Page 286]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]



Statement by Press Secretary Fitzwater on Senate Action on Energy 
Legislation

February 20, 1992
    Last night the Senate passed S. 2166, the National Energy Security 
Act of 1992, which marks a substantial milestone in implementing the 
President's national energy strategy issued one year ago today. This 
legislation will lead to the creation of hundreds of thousands of jobs 
and keep billions of dollars from flowing overseas for the purchase of 
foreign oil between now and the year 2010. The bill includes increased 
conservation, promotes the use of alternative fuels for motor vehicles, 
and permits greater use of natural gas. We are extremely pleased that 
the Senate passed the President's legislation, and we urge the House to 
also act soon on this vital administration program.