    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George W. Bush (2007, Book I)]
    [March 27, 2007]
    [Pages 346-347]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Remarks Following a Meeting With Executives of Large Vehicle Fleet
    Operations
    March 27, 2007

        Mr. Secretary, thank you. I want to
    thank you all very much.
        Yesterday I talked with the chief executive officers of U.S. auto
    companies about what they're doing to help us meet the goal of reducing
    gasoline usage by 20 percent over 10 years. Today I've had the honor of
    visiting with private sector companies: ``Big Brown,'' FedEx, the Metro
    bus line, as well as the postal office folks, and DaimlerChrysler as
    well to talk about how we are using new technologies to convert truck
    fleets, bus fleets to vehicles that will be able to help meet the goal
    of reducing gasoline usage by 20 percent over 10 years.
        The reason I've come is, I want the American people to understand
    that there are new technologies on the market that are being used every
    single day, but there's more we can do. I'm looking forward to working
    with Congress to meet this goal. And they need to pass meaningful energy
    legislation as soon as possible, all aiming at making sure that we
    promote technologies that, for the sake of our national security and for
    the sake of good environmental policy, we reduce the usage of gasoline.
        The goal I laid out of reducing gasoline by 20 percent over 10 years
    is a realistic goal. In other words, this isn't a pipedream; this is
    something that our Nation can accomplish. It's going to take more
    research dollars; it's going to take working with the private sector;
    and it's going to take innovative leadership. And I thank the folks here
    who are representing companies that have got innovative leadership,
    people willing to make use of technologies that change the way we drive
    and will change the way we live.
        So I appreciate you all being with me. It's an honor to be with you.
    Thank you for your time.

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    Note: The President spoke at 10:39 a.m. at the U.S. Postal Service
    Vehicle Maintenance Facility. In his remarks, he referred to Secretary
    of Energy Samuel W. Bodman.