[Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents Volume 39, Number 47 (Monday, November 24, 2003)]
[Page 1644]
[Online from the Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

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Statement on House of Representatives Action on Comprehensive Energy 
Legislation

November 18, 2003

     I am pleased with the strong bipartisan support for a national 
energy policy that will use technology, conservation, renewables, and 
increased production of energy at home. For the past 2 years, the 
passage of a comprehensive national energy policy has been a top 
priority for my administration, and I commend the House for its vote 
today and urge the Senate to act expeditiously as well. America will be 
more prosperous and more secure when we are less dependent on foreign 
sources of energy. Reliable and affordable energy is critical to our 
economic security, our national security, and our homeland security.

Note: The Office of the Press Secretary also released a Spanish language 
version of this statement.