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Jul232008
American people ready for clean energy declares former President Clinton
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Senator Harry Reid (D-Nev.) hosted a conference call on the upcoming National Clean Energy Summit which will be held at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas in Mid-August. Reid said one only needs to look at a corner gas station to know that the energy crisis is serious. The summit on clean energy can lead to developments that are good for the economy, good for the environment, and good for jobs.
Dan Weiss, Senior Fellow and Director of Climate Strategy at the Center for American Progress, said the summit's goal is to develop a consensus on energy policies for the next President that participants can bring to their respective party conventions next month.
Former President Bill Clinton said the government needs to take a leading role in making a commitment to a national clean energy policy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Clinton said he is particularly excited about the summit bringing together the leaders and the American community to solve the climate crisis. Reid said the American people are overwhelmingly supportive of renewable energy, and that he is aware that a "drill, drill, drill" policy will not make gas prices any lower. (23:33)
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Dan Weiss, Senior Fellow and Director of Climate Strategy at the Center for American Progress, said the summit's goal is to develop a consensus on energy policies for the next President that participants can bring to their respective party conventions next month.
Former President Bill Clinton said the government needs to take a leading role in making a commitment to a national clean energy policy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Clinton said he is particularly excited about the summit bringing together the leaders and the American community to solve the climate crisis. Reid said the American people are overwhelmingly supportive of renewable energy, and that he is aware that a "drill, drill, drill" policy will not make gas prices any lower. (23:33)
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