    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George W. Bush (2003, Book II)]
    [November 18, 2003]
    [Page 1572]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Statement on House of Representatives Action on Comprehensive Energy
    Legislation
    November 18, 2003

         I am pleased with the strong bipartisan support for a national
    energy policy that will use technology, conservation, renewables, and
    increased production of energy at home. For the past 2 years, the
    passage of a comprehensive national energy policy has been a top
    priority for my administration, and I commend the House for its vote
    today and urge the Senate to act expeditiously as well. America will be
    more prosperous and more secure when we are less dependent on foreign
    sources of energy. Reliable and affordable energy is critical to our
    economic security, our national security, and our homeland security.

    Note: The Office of the Press Secretary also released a Spanish language
    version of this statement.