    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George W. Bush (2003, Book I)]
    [April 11, 2003]
    [Page 336]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Statement on House of Representatives Action on Comprehensive Energy
    Legislation
    April 11, 2003

        I commend the House for passing comprehensive and balanced energy
    legislation. The House legislation will increase America's energy
    independence by diversifying our sources of renewable energy, expanding
    new technology, and increasing environmentally responsible exploration.
    This bill is a major step forward in the effort to secure our Nation's
    energy future, in keeping with my National Energy Policy. I look forward
    to prompt Senate action and to working to ensure that fiscally
    responsible legislation to reduce our reliance on foreign sources of
    energy can be brought to my desk.