In celebration of President’s Day, the Pickens Plan Fact of the Day this week will feature quotes from recent presidents about our nation’s energy plan.
“Our third goal is to promote energy independence for our country, while dramatically improving the environment.”
“Join me in this important innovation to make our air significantly cleaner, and our country much less dependent on foreign sources of energy.”
George W. Bush, “State of the Union Address,” January 28, 2003
“And for the sake of our economy, our security, and the future of our planet, I will set a clear goal as president: In 10 years, we will finally end our dependence on oil from the Middle East.”
President Barack Obama, Democratic Convention Acceptance Speech, August 29, 2008