    [Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents Volume 39, Number 15 (Monday, April 14, 2003)]
    [Pages 429-430]
    [Online from the Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

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    Statement on House of Representatives Passage of Comprehensive Energy
    Legislation

    April 11, 2003

        I commend the House for passing comprehensive and balanced energy
    legislation. The House legislation will increase America's energy
    independence by diversifying our sources of renewable energy, expanding
    new technology, and increasing environmentally responsible exploration.
    This bill is a major step forward in the effort to secure our Nation's
    energy future, in keeping with my National Energy Policy. I look forward
    to prompt Senate action and to working to ensure that fiscally
    responsible legislation to reduce our reliance on foreign sources of
    energy can be brought to my desk.

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