    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George W. Bush (2006, Book I)]
    [May 25, 2006]
    [Pages 1015-1016]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Statement on House of Representatives Passage of Energy Legislation
    May 25, 2006

        I applaud the House of Representatives for passing the energy and
    water appropriations bill. I am grateful for the House leadership's work
    on it. This bill marks a critical first step toward realizing my
    American Competitiveness Initiative, and it fully funds my request for
    the Energy Department's Office of Science. I appreciate the leadership
    of Chairman Hobson and Chair-man
    Lewis in working to keep our
    economy the most competitive in the world. This bill also will support
    my Advanced Energy Initiative and help make America more secure and less
    dependent on foreign sources of energy. I urge the Senate to join the
    House in supporting these important initiatives.

    Note: The statement referred to H.R. 5427.

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