    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George W. Bush (2003, Book II)]
    [November 14, 2003]
    [Page 1543]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Statement on Congressional Action on Comprehensive Energy Legislation
    November 14, 2003

        I applaud the House and Senate for reaching agreement on a
    comprehensive energy bill. America will be safer and stronger with a
    national energy policy that will help keep the lights on, the furnaces
    lit, and the factories running. A good energy bill is part of my six-
    point economic plan to create the conditions for job creation and a
    sustained recovery. By making America less reliant on foreign sources of
    energy, we also will make our Nation more secure. I commend the Congress
    for its hard work on this important issue.