    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George W. Bush (2005, Book I)]
    [June 28, 2005]
    [Page 1072]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Statement on Senate Passage of Energy Legislation
    June 28, 2005

        The American people expect their leaders to work together to help
    provide economic and energy security. I applaud the Senate for working
    in a bipartisan way to pass comprehensive energy legislation consistent
    with what I proposed in 2001. This bill will help our economic growth by
    addressing the root causes of high energy prices and reducing our
    dependence on foreign sources of energy. It will encourage the use of
    technology to improve energy conservation and efficiency, help increase
    domestic energy supplies, support alternative and renewable sources, and
    enhance reliability. I urge the House and Senate to resolve their
    differences quickly and get a good bill to my desk before the August
    recess.

    Note: The statement referred to H.R. 6.