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Joe Biden on Energy & Oil
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| Outgoing Vice President; previously Democratic Senator (DE) |
Click here for 39 full quotes by Joe Biden
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- Pushed cap-and-trade early; but $90B tax credits passed. (May 2013)
- Switch China from coal to gas, instead of carbon tax. (May 2013)
- Set out vision for young people to deal with global warming. (Feb 2013)
- Unprecedented investment in renewable energy. (Feb 2012)
- I have supported clean coal for 25 years. (Oct 2008)
- Cause of global warming is clearly Man-made. (Oct 2008)
- Obama believes in investing in alternative energy. (Oct 2008)
- Nuclear OK after dealing with security, safety, and waste. (Aug 2008)
- The energy challenge take sacrifice and is a moral crusade. (Dec 2007)
- FactCheck: Oil did not jump $18/bbl due to Iran Resolution. (Dec 2007)
- Supports cap-and-trade for greenhouse gases. (Nov 2007)
- Provide for emergency fuel assistance immediately. (Oct 2007)
- Make every automobile sold be a flex-fuel automobile. (Apr 2007)
Voting Record
- 1970s: Voted against the Trans-Alaska Pipeline. (Nov 2009)
- Voted YES on tax incentives for energy production and conservation. (Jun 2008)
- Voted YES on addressing CO2 emissions without considering India & China. (May 2008)
- Voted YES on removing oil & gas exploration subsidies. (Jun 2007)
- Voted YES on factoring global warming into federal project planning. (May 2007)
- Voted YES on disallowing an oil leasing program in Alaska's ANWR. (Nov 2005)
- Voted YES on $3.1B for emergency oil assistance for hurricane-hit areas. (Oct 2005)
- Voted YES on reducing oil usage by 40% by 2025 (instead of 5%). (Jun 2005)
- Voted YES on banning drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. (Mar 2005)
- Voted YES on Bush Administration Energy Policy. (Jul 2003)
- Voted YES on targeting 100,000 hydrogen-powered vehicles by 2010. (Jun 2003)
- Voted YES on removing consideration of drilling ANWR from budget bill. (Mar 2003)
- Voted NO on drilling ANWR on national security grounds. (Apr 2002)
- Voted NO on terminating CAFE standards within 15 months. (Mar 2002)
- Voted NO on preserving budget for ANWR oil drilling. (Apr 2000)
- Voted NO on ending discussion of CAFE fuel efficiency standards. (Sep 1999)
- Voted NO on defunding renewable and solar energy. (Jun 1999)
- Voted NO on approving a nuclear waste repository. (Apr 1997)
- Voted NO on do not require ethanol in gasoline. (Aug 1994)
- Keep efficient air conditioner rule to conserve energy. (Mar 2004)
- Establish greenhouse gas tradeable allowances. (Feb 2005)
- Sponsored bill raising CAFE by a 4% per year until 2018. (Jul 2006)
- Rated 83% by the CAF, indicating support for energy independence. (Dec 2006)
- Sign on to UN Framework Convention on Climate Change. (Jan 2007)
- Designate sensitive ANWR area as protected wilderness. (Nov 2007)
- Let states define stricter-than-federal emission standards. (Jan 2008)
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Jeb Bush on Energy & Oil
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| Former Republican FL Governor |
Click here for 18 full quotes by Jeb Bush
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- Economic growth pays for environmental clean-up. (Nov 2015)
- Create a North American energy strategy. (Sep 2015)
- Why is State Department in permit business for XL pipeline? (Aug 2015)
- Embrace the energy revolution and build the XL pipeline. (Aug 2015)
- On global warming: I'm a skeptic; I'm not a scientist. (Jul 2014)
- Replace crony capitalism with free-market strategy. (Oct 2013)
- A "patriotic energy policy" will yield far more revenue. (Mar 2013)
- I'm a skeptic about global warming. (Aug 2009)
- We're vulnerable because we don't control our energy sources. (Aug 2009)
- During hurricanes, prosecutes gas stations for price gouging. (Feb 2007)
- 2005: 125-mile no-drill zone; then 75 miles ok for drilling. (Feb 2007)
- Eliminate automobile emissions testing. (Jun 2000)
- Voluntary partnerships reduce greenhouse gases economically. (Aug 2000)
- Kyoto Treaty must include reductions by all countries. (Aug 2000)
- More funding to develop domestic energy supplies. (Sep 2001)
- Use federal funds for nuclear cleanup, with state input. (Sep 2001)
- Share offshore oil development revenue with states. (Sep 2001)
- Set goal of 25% renewable energy by 2025. (Jan 2007)
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Ben Carson on Energy & Oil
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| Tea Party challenger in Republican primary |
Click here for 8 full quotes by Ben Carson
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- Keep ethanol mandate; unfair to withdraw contracts. (Jan 2016)
- Change archaic exportation rules to send energy to Europe. (Dec 2015)
- Best policy is to get rid of all subsidies. (Oct 2015)
- Smart way in Mideast is to declare energy independence. (Sep 2015)
- Climate debate is distracting and irrelevant. (May 2015)
- EPA must work with business; warming or cooling not relevant. (Nov 2014)
- Petroleum independence would deprive terrorists of funding. (Jan 2012)
- Intelligently tap our own resources offshore & in Alaska. (Jan 2012)
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Hillary Clinton on Energy & Oil
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| Secretary of State; previously Democratic Senator (NY) |
Click here for 59 full quotes by Hillary Clinton
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- Natural gas is a "bridge fuel". (Nov 2016)
- FactCheck: US not yet quite energy-independent. (Oct 2016)
- I support fracking if environmental protections are all met. (Mar 2016)
- Get tough with energy speculators and with OPEC cartel. (May 2008)
- Gas tax holiday, paid for by windfall oil tax. (May 2008)
- GovWatch: Gas tax holiday saves $8B; but that’s 64 cents/day. (May 2008)
- Investigate gas price manipulation; add windfall profits tax. (Apr 2008)
- FactCheck: Yes, FTC is investigating gas price manipulation. (Apr 2008)
- $650 for help with energy bills to those who can’t afford it. (Jan 2008)
- FactCheck: Oil & gas giveaways stripped from final 2005 Bill. (Jan 2008)
- Investigate & move toward energy efficiency and conservation. (Oct 2007)
- Opposes Yucca Mountain; earthquake fault goes under it. (Sep 2007)
- End Big Oil tax break; $50 billion for strategic energy fund. (Jul 2007)
- Agnostic about nuclear power until waste & cost issue solved. (Jul 2007)
- FactCheck: There was no Big Oil tax break under Bush-Cheney. (Jul 2007)
- Energy Independence 2020: $50B for Strategic Energy Fund. (Jun 2007)
- $50B strategic energy fund from taxing oil companies. (Oct 2006)
- Remove energy dependence on countries who would harm us. (Jun 2006)
- Supports oil reserve release & fund conservation. (Oct 2000)
Climate Change
- We need nuclear power to meet climate challenge. (Oct 2016)
- Obama & I crashed China meeting and got climate change deal. (Oct 2015)
- Take opportunity of climate change to raise our economy. (Oct 2015)
- Chinese participation is essential to climate change. (Oct 2015)
- $100B per year by 2020 for climate change mitigation. (Jun 2014)
- The steady march of climate change is obvious in the Arctic. (Jun 2014)
- Cap-and-trade as president; compact fluorescents at home. (Apr 2008)
- Led delegation, with McCain, to see effects of polar warming. (Sep 2007)
- Ratify Kyoto; more mass transit. (Sep 2000)
Green Energy
- Be the 21st-century clean energy superpower. (Oct 2016)
- $60B to make US the clean energy superpower of 21st century. (Oct 2016)
- Hillary: invest in green energy; Trump: that's cronyism. (May 2016)
- We need a bridge from coal to natural gas to clean energy. (Mar 2016)
- Half a billion solar panels in first 4 years. (Feb 2016)
- Invest in alternative energy; jobs that won’t be outsourced. (Aug 2007)
- Extensive funding into alternative energy. (Jun 2007)
- Will make big oil fund alternative energy research. (Feb 2007)
- Need to move toward energy efficiency and conservation. (Jan 2006)
Voting Record
- I now oppose Keystone, but I withheld opinion at first. (Oct 2015)
- Voted YES on removing oil & gas exploration subsidies. (Jun 2007)
- Voted YES on making oil-producing and exporting cartels illegal. (Jun 2007)
- Voted YES on factoring global warming into federal project planning. (May 2007)
- Voted YES on disallowing an oil leasing program in Alaska's ANWR. (Nov 2005)
- Voted YES on $3.1B for emergency oil assistance for hurricane-hit areas. (Oct 2005)
- Voted YES on reducing oil usage by 40% by 2025 (instead of 5%). (Jun 2005)
- Voted YES on banning drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. (Mar 2005)
- Voted NO on Bush Administration Energy Policy. (Jul 2003)
- Voted YES on targeting 100,000 hydrogen-powered vehicles by 2010. (Jun 2003)
- Voted YES on removing consideration of drilling ANWR from budget bill. (Mar 2003)
- Voted NO on drilling ANWR on national security grounds. (Apr 2002)
- Voted NO on terminating CAFE standards within 15 months. (Mar 2002)
- Supports tradable emissions permits for greenhouse gases. (Aug 2000)
- Keep efficient air conditioner rule to conserve energy. (Mar 2004)
- Establish greenhouse gas tradeable allowances. (Feb 2005)
- Require public notification when nuclear releases occur. (Mar 2006)
- Rated 100% by the CAF, indicating support for energy independence. (Dec 2006)
- Designate sensitive ANWR area as protected wilderness. (Nov 2007)
- Set goal of 25% renewable energy by 2025. (Jan 2007)
- Let states define stricter-than-federal emission standards. (Jan 2008)
- Gas tax holiday for the summer. (Apr 2008)
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Ted Cruz on Energy & Oil
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| Republican Texas Senator |
Click here for 5 full quotes by Ted Cruz
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- Fight against Gulf moratorium on offshore exploration. (Jul 2011)
- Signed the No Climate Tax Pledge by AFP. (Nov 2010)
- Cap-and-trade has no impact on global temperatures. (Jul 2010)
- Explore proven energy reserves & keep energy prices low. (Jul 2010)
- Let states lease energy rights on federal lands. (Jun 2013)
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Carly Fiorina on Energy & Oil
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| Republican primary challenger and former CEO |
Click here for 8 full quotes by Carly Fiorina
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- No gas tax increase; lower gas prices good for recovery. (May 2015)
- Regulation won't stop climate change. (Apr 2015)
- Pass the Keystone Pipeline even if Obama vetoes it. (Nov 2014)
- Dealing with global warming requires a global solution. (Sep 2010)
- Examine the science; US can't act alone on global warming. (Sep 2010)
- Use every source, including nuclear and clean coal. (Dec 2009)
- Supports renewable energy tax credits. (Aug 2010)
- Opposes passage of Cap-and-Trade energy legislation. (Sep 2010)
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Lindsey Graham on Energy & Oil
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| Republican Sr Senator; previously Representative (SC-3) |
Click here for 25 full quotes by Lindsey Graham
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- I'm no scientist, but 90% of them say climate change is real. (Oct 2015)
- Stop debating about climate science; debate about solutions. (Aug 2015)
- Combat climate change without harming the economy. (Jun 2015)
- Greenhouse gas is a problem; but EPA shouldn't regulate it. (Feb 2012)
- Voted YES on barring EPA from regulating greenhouse gases. (Apr 2011)
- Voted YES on protecting middle-income taxpayers from a national energy tax. (Apr 2009)
- Voted YES on requiring full Senate debate and vote on cap-and-trade. (Apr 2009)
- Voted NO on tax incentives for energy production and conservation. (Jun 2008)
- Voted NO on addressing CO2 emissions without considering India & China. (May 2008)
- Voted NO on removing oil & gas exploration subsidies. (Jun 2007)
- Voted YES on making oil-producing and exporting cartels illegal. (Jun 2007)
- Voted NO on factoring global warming into federal project planning. (May 2007)
- Voted NO on disallowing an oil leasing program in Alaska's ANWR. (Nov 2005)
- Voted NO on $3.1B for emergency oil assistance for hurricane-hit areas. (Oct 2005)
- Voted NO on reducing oil usage by 40% by 2025 (instead of 5%). (Jun 2005)
- Voted NO on banning drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. (Mar 2005)
- Voted YES on Bush Administration Energy Policy. (Jul 2003)
- Voted YES on targeting 100,000 hydrogen-powered vehicles by 2010. (Jun 2003)
- Voted NO on removing consideration of drilling ANWR from budget bill. (Mar 2003)
- Voted NO on raising CAFE standards; incentives for alternative fuels. (Aug 2001)
- Voted NO on prohibiting oil drilling & development in ANWR. (Aug 2001)
- Voted NO on starting implementation of Kyoto Protocol. (Jun 2000)
- Rated 17% by the CAF, indicating opposition to energy independence. (Dec 2006)
- Open the Outer Continental Shelf for oil & gas leasing. (Jun 2008)
- Gas tax holiday for the summer. (Apr 2008)
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Mike Huckabee on Energy & Oil
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| Former Republican AR Governor |
Click here for 16 full quotes by Mike Huckabee
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- Become energy exporter to weaken Russia & Iran. (Dec 2015)
- Scientific predictions on climate change are inaccurate. (May 2015)
- Oil has not just shaped our foreign policy; it's deformed it. (Nov 2008)
- Comprehensive plan for energy independence within ten years. (Jan 2008)
- Biofuel mandates are not necessary. (Dec 2007)
- Energy independence: let Saudis keep their oil & their sand. (Nov 2007)
- Ethanol & biofuels are part of future energy. (Oct 2007)
- Kyoto was a mistake, but “Earth in the Balance” is not. (Jan 2007)
- Shouldn’t limit oil production while increasing consumption. (Jan 2007)
- Explore ways to harness nuclear power. (Jan 2007)
- Promote alternative fuel technology. (Nov 2002)
- Voluntary partnerships reduce greenhouse gases economically. (Aug 2000)
- Kyoto Treaty must include reductions by all countries. (Aug 2000)
- More funding to develop domestic energy supplies. (Sep 2001)
- Use federal funds for nuclear cleanup, with state input. (Sep 2001)
- Share offshore oil development revenue with states. (Sep 2001)
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Bobby Jindal on Energy & Oil
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| Republican Governor; previously Representative (LA-1) |
Click here for 17 full quotes by Bobby Jindal
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- Energy jobs are good-paying jobs, but EPA disallows them. (Oct 2015)
- Climate change is a Trojan Horse to increase regulation. (Jun 2015)
- The left loves energy to be expensive and scarce. (Sep 2014)
- Keystone pipeline creates jobs without environmental damage. (Feb 2014)
- BP oil spill: $350M plan to dredge sand for barrier islands. (Feb 2014)
- Cheap, affordable domestic energy is economically critical. (Feb 2014)
- Drilling moratorium was second disaster after BP spill. (Nov 2010)
- Develop any & all methods of producing energy. (Nov 2010)
- Cap-and-trade is a jobs bill for other countries. (Nov 2010)
- More renewables; more nuclear power, more drilling. (Feb 2009)
- Voted YES on criminalizing oil cartels like OPEC. (May 2007)
- Voted NO on removing oil & gas exploration subsidies. (Jan 2007)
- Voted NO on keeping moratorium on drilling for oil offshore. (Jun 2006)
- Voted YES on scheduling permitting for new oil refinieries. (Jun 2006)
- Voted YES on authorizing construction of new oil refineries. (Oct 2005)
- Rated 0% by the CAF, indicating opposition to energy independence. (Dec 2006)
- Stop harmful EPA regulation of greenhouse gas emissions. (Mar 2010)
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Gary Johnson on Energy & Oil
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| Libertarian presidential nominee; former Republican NM Governor |
Click here for 12 full quotes by Gary Johnson
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- Man contributes to climate change, but no government fix. (Jan 2016)
- Federal regulation makes fracking, coal mining, & nuclear OK. (Sep 2012)
- Support renewables, but not with federal policy. (Sep 2012)
- Cap-&-trade imposes costs with no environmental improvement. (Aug 2012)
- Alternative energy good; ethanol subsidies bad. (Nov 2011)
- Supports nuclear power. (Aug 2011)
- Current policy prevents common-sense energy development. (Jul 2011)
- No cap-and-trade; no taxing carbon emissions. (Jul 2011)
- I accept global warming but not cap-and-trade. (Jun 2011)
- Voluntary partnerships reduce greenhouse gases economically. (Aug 2000)
- Kyoto Treaty must include reductions by all countries. (Aug 2000)
- Federal tax incentives for energy, with state decisions. (Aug 2001)
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Tim Kaine on Energy & Oil
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| Democratic Senate Challenger; previously Governor |
Click here for 12 full quotes by Tim Kaine
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- Support wind, nuclear, fracking, and offshore drilling. (Nov 2016)
- Climate is a big issue, but government is not always the fix. (Jan 2015)
- Cut subsidies to big oil companies. (Oct 2012)
- Allow Bush tax cuts for wealthy to expire. (Apr 2012)
- We are producing more energy than ever; find alternatives. (Dec 2011)
- Major attention on creating green jobs. (Jan 2009)
- Reduce electricity consumption by 19% by 2025. (Jan 2009)
- Nuclear reactors will be key to America's energy future. (Jan 2009)
- We can't drill our way out; diversify our portfolio. (Aug 2008)
- Key to success is availability of reliable, low-cost power. (Jan 2007)
- All Virginians are affected by rising gas prices. (Nov 2005)
- Set goal of 25% renewable energy by 2025. (Jan 2007)
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John Kasich on Energy & Oil
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| Republican Governor; previously Representative (OH-12); 2000 candidate for President |
Click here for 15 full quotes by John Kasich
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- Balance low-cost & environment by pursuing all sources. (Dec 2017)
- Supports Keystone XL, clean coal; and "smart grid". (Dec 2017)
- No state bailout for aging nuclear plants. (Aug 2017)
- Nuclear power is yesterday; natural gas represents tomorrow. (Aug 2017)
- Keep state mandate on renewable energy. (Dec 2016)
- 20,000 jobs from fracking plus 300,000 other jobs. (Nov 2015)
- Yes, Ohio won with fracking, but we're diversified. (Oct 2015)
- Mandate that electric utilities use at least 8.5% renewables. (Oct 2015)
- All-of-the-above approach, with stepped-up fossil fuels. (Oct 2015)
- Open more federal lands to oil and natural gas exploration. (Oct 2015)
- Balanced use of green energy & low-cost energy. (Sep 2015)
- Climate change is a real issue, but the extent is unproven. (Aug 2015)
- Raise severance tax on oil & gas from 20 cents upward. (Feb 2015)
- Opposed Yucca Mountain nuclear waste facility. (Mar 2000)
- Voted NO on starting implementation of Kyoto Protocol. (Jun 2000)
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Evan McMullin on Energy & Oil
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| Conservative independent challenger |
Click here for 5 full quotes by Evan McMullin
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- Yes to nuclear power, but no wind power subsidy. (Nov 2016)
- Supports fracking & offshore drilling. (Nov 2016)
- Opposes federal regulation to prevent climate change. (Nov 2016)
- Expand offshore oil drilling. (Oct 2016)
- Expand domestic energy production across the board. (Aug 2016)
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Martin O`Malley on Energy & Oil
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| Democratic Former Governor of Maryland |
Click here for 5 full quotes by Martin O`Malley
OR click here for Martin O`Malley on other issues.
- American jobs agenda to build a new renewable energy future. (May 2015)
- End the automatic gas tax increase. (Feb 2015)
- Raise gas tax by 2% per year, to rebuild infrastructure. (Feb 2012)
- Maryland needs a long-term vision to make energy affordable. (Nov 2006)
- Supports tradable emissions permits for greenhouse gases. (Aug 2000)
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Barack Obama on Energy & Oil
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| Democratic incumbent President; IL Senator (2004-2008) |
Click here for 99 full quotes by Barack Obama
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- FactCheck: US Is biggest oil & gas producer, but privately. (Jan 2015)
- FactCheck: Wind & solar doubled, but now only 1.4% of energy. (Feb 2013)
- Gas was cheap in early 2009 because the economy collapsed. (Oct 2012)
- Oil companies had leases on public lands they weren't using. (Oct 2012)
- Develop 100-year natural gas supply; it's beneath our feet. (Sep 2012)
- FactCheck: Promised for 3 years to end oil industry subsidy. (Jan 2012)
- FactCheck: Oil dependence low; but gas prices highest ever. (Jan 2012)
- Cap-and-trade will cause electricity rates to skyrocket. (Dec 2011)
- De-facto moratorium on shallow as well as deepwater drilling. (Nov 2010)
- Offshore drilling ok if part of comprehensive energy package. (Aug 2009)
- One million 150-mpg plug-in hybrids on road by 2014. (Aug 2008)
- GovWatch: Opposes Yucca Mountain for nuclear waste storage. (Jun 2008)
- Nuclear power ok if we safeguard against waste & terrorism. (Sep 2007)
- 3-way win: economy, environment, & stop funding terror. (Jun 2006)
- Conserve, develop alternative fuels, increase efficiencies. (Oct 2004)
- Increase CAFE to 40 mpg. (Jun 2004)
- Reduce the consumption of energy and be more efficient. (Jan 2008)
Energy Independence
- FactCheck: Yes, more domestic oil, but due to new technology. (Jan 2014)
- Lowest oil imports and highest oil production in 16 years. (Oct 2012)
- Does anyone think Exxon-Mobil needs a subsidy? (Oct 2012)
- All-of-the-above approach to reduce foreign dependence . (Sep 2012)
- All-of-the-above energy; enough natural gas or 100 years. (Jan 2012)
- FactCheck: clean coal isn't ready; nuke waste is unresolved. (Jan 2011)
- Big promoter of clean coal technology & nukes. (Jan 2010)
- Let’s build a fuel-efficient car in America, not abroad. (Oct 2008)
- Ten years to eliminate dependence on foreign oil. (Oct 2008)
- $15B to free us from foreign oil in 10 years. (Oct 2008)
- FactCheck: Reluctant on nuclear power in past; now favors it. (Oct 2008)
- Drilling is a stop-gap measure, not a long-term solution. (Aug 2008)
- More Alaska oil & gas leases, plus new gas pipeline. (Aug 2008)
- Political climate at fault for failing energy independence. (Jul 2008)
- Raise fuel efficiency standards to reduce long-term demand. (Apr 2008)
- Fuel efficiency and Middle East stability help on fuel costs. (Oct 2007)
- Explore nuclear power as part of alternative energy mix. (Jul 2007)
- Stop sending $800M a day to Mideast dictators for oil. (Mar 2007)
- We cannot drill our way out of our addiction to oil. (Oct 2006)
- Free America from its dependence on foreign oil. (Jul 2004)
Global Warming
- Make technology work for us on climate change. (Jan 2016)
- 14 warmest years on record occurred in last 15 years. (Jan 2015)
- China has agreed with US; rest of world will now follow. (Jan 2015)
- FactCheck: Yes, US reduced CO2 tonnage, but that's only 6%. (Jan 2014)
- Debate is settled: climate change is a fact. (Jan 2014)
- Bipartisan market-based solution to climate change. (Feb 2013)
- We must do more to combat climate change. (Feb 2013)
- First-ever carbon pollution limits for new oil & coal plants. (Sep 2012)
- Cap-and-trade will make electricity prices skyrocket. (Feb 2012)
- New coal plants ok if they pay for greenhouse gas emission. (May 2010)
- Slash emissions from 5,972 mmt in 2005 to 4,957 mmt. (Apr 2010)
- Cap-and-trade: lower CO2 levels by fees on carbon emissions. (Nov 2009)
- History will pass judgment on our response to climate change. (Sep 2009)
- OpEd: Understands that US is biggest source of emissions. (Aug 2009)
- FactCheck: US imports less oil today than in 2005. (Feb 2009)
- All nations must act to reduce carbon emissions. (Jul 2008)
- Include clean coal in clean energy future. (Jul 2008)
- $150B investment over 10 years to reduce oil usage by 35%. (May 2008)
- Figure out how to sequester carbon and burn clean coal. (May 2008)
- GOP right on cap-&-trade: guidelines instead of bureaucracy. (Apr 2008)
- Reduce carbon emissions by 80% by 2050. (Feb 2008)
- Aggressively address accelerating climate change. (Dec 2007)
- Cap-and-trade carbon emissions; raise CAFE standard. (Jun 2007)
- Cap-and-trade is more specific on reducing greenhouse gases. (Jan 2006)
- 20% nation’s power supply from renewable sources by 2020. (Sep 2004)
Green Energy
- Clean energy for climate change & creating new business. (Jan 2016)
- 7 years of investment in solar & wind nationwide. (Jan 2016)
- Natural gas is a "bridge fuel"; then go solar. (Jan 2014)
- Energy Security Trust: oil & gas tax funds green energy R&D.; (Feb 2013)
- Invest in clean energy because China & Germany will. (Oct 2012)
- Doubled use of renewable energy; doubled car fuel efficiency. (Sep 2012)
- $90B for clean energy; biggest investment in history. (Sep 2012)
- 2009: Spark a clean energy transformation. (Feb 2012)
- Don't cede wind, or solar, or battery industry to foreigners. (Jan 2012)
- Clean energy on public lands, and for defense department. (Jan 2012)
- OpEd: Sunlight & water into fuel? Share info with the world. (Jan 2011)
- Subsidize clean energy by canceling oil subsidies. (Jan 2011)
- More incentives for clean energy, including nuclear. (Jan 2010)
- 2006: FutureGen is the future of coal, with carbon capture. (Nov 2009)
- $15B in clean energy; plus market-based cap on carbon. (Feb 2009)
- FactCheck: Chevy Volt uses Korean battery, but Ford's don't. (Feb 2009)
- Cellulosic ethanol more energy-efficient than corn-based. (Jan 2009)
- GovWatch: $150B for electric car batteries & new technology. (Jun 2008)
- Harness homegrown, alternative fuels like ethanol. (Feb 2007)
- Wants Detroit to build more hybrids & use more ethanol. (Oct 2006)
- Renewable Fuels Standard: require ethanol in fuel supply. (May 2004)
Voting Record
- Passed tax credit for installing E85 ethanol at gas stations. (Feb 2008)
- Voted YES on removing oil & gas exploration subsidies. (Jun 2007)
- Voted YES on making oil-producing and exporting cartels illegal. (Jun 2007)
- Voted YES on factoring global warming into federal project planning. (May 2007)
- Voted YES on disallowing an oil leasing program in Alaska's ANWR. (Nov 2005)
- Voted YES on $3.1B for emergency oil assistance for hurricane-hit areas. (Oct 2005)
- Voted YES on reducing oil usage by 40% by 2025 (instead of 5%). (Jun 2005)
- Voted YES on banning drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. (Mar 2005)
- Sponsored bill for tax credit for providing 85% ethanol gas. (Apr 2005)
- Sponsored bill to notify public when nuclear releases occur. (Mar 2006)
- Sponsored bill raising CAFE by a 4% per year until 2018. (Jul 2006)
- Rated 100% by the CAF, indicating support for energy independence. (Dec 2006)
- Sign on to UN Framework Convention on Climate Change. (Jan 2007)
- Designate sensitive ANWR area as protected wilderness. (Nov 2007)
- Set goal of 25% renewable energy by 2025. (Jan 2007)
- Let states define stricter-than-federal emission standards. (Jan 2008)
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Sarah Palin on Energy & Oil
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| Republican Governor (AK); 2008 nominee for Vice President |
Click here for 58 full quotes by Sarah Palin
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- OpEd: $40B AGIA natural gas pipeline isn't working. (Sep 2011)
- Early 2008: Couldn't support McCain because he opposed ANWR. (Sep 2011)
- Drill here and drill now; axe the cap-and-tax plan. (Feb 2010)
- 2006: Replace secret gasline deal with open competition. (Nov 2009)
- Open gasline process, but $500M inducement to oil company. (Nov 2009)
- Cap-and-Trade is a Cap-and-Tax program. (Nov 2009)
- Natural gas mantra: good for Greenies, Grannies, and Gunnies. (Nov 2009)
- North Slope could supply 10 years' energy for entire country. (Nov 2009)
- Renewable Energy Fund for hydropower, wind, biomass. (Nov 2009)
- Sued ExxonMobil to drill next to ANWR, or give up lease. (Nov 2009)
- ACES: equitable share of oil profits go to state. (Nov 2009)
- FactCheck: Gas pipeline deal was not open & competitive. (Nov 2009)
- FactCheck: Yes, Obama climate law costs consumers $145/year. (Nov 2009)
- Sues federal EPA for misusing Endangered Species Act. (Jan 2009)
- FactCheck: No, Obama has always supported clean coal. (Oct 2008)
- Exxon & Conoco are not my biggest fan. (Oct 2008)
- Nonsensical to leave domestic supply untapped. (Oct 2008)
- First and foremost, we must become energy independent. (Sep 2008)
- Energy is inherently linked to security and prosperity. (Sep 2008)
- Produce more of our own oil & gas, for national security. (Sep 2008)
- More pipelines; more nukes; more coal; more alternatives. (Sep 2008)
- Resource rebate: suspend AK 8-cent fuel tax for one year. (Aug 2008)
- To win, GOP must push energy independence. (Aug 2008)
- Windfall oil profits tax prevents investment. (Aug 2008)
- Lift moratorium on offshore drilling. (Jul 2008)
- Exxon-Mobil should pay $507 million for Exxon Valdez spill. (Jul 2008)
- Energy relief plan: $100 per person monthly, for oil & gas. (May 2008)
- Fully fund the Petroleum Systems Integrity Office. (Feb 2008)
- $250M for proven alternative energy, including wind & hydro. (Jan 2008)
- National energy policy not an either/or proposition. (Nov 2007)
- Fund cellulosic biofuel research in Farm Bill. (Oct 2007)
ANWR & Alaska Energy
- Goal of 50% of Alaska electric power from renewable sources. (Jan 2009)
- Drill, baby, drill. (Oct 2008)
- Crowning achievement: Alaska Gas Inducement Act. (Sep 2008)
- McCain wants healthy deliberation on disagreements like ANWR. (Sep 2008)
- Gas pipeline:history’s largest private-sector infrastructure. (Sep 2008)
- Claimed major triumph: $500 million subsidy for gas pipeline. (Aug 2008)
- Gasline Inducement Act: 1,715-mile natural gas pipeline. (Aug 2008)
- Commercialize Alaska’s North Slope natural gas. (Aug 2008)
- Appointed an Alaska oil and gas commissioner. (Aug 2008)
- Agrees with Obama on more Alaska oil & gas production. (Aug 2008)
- Convinced McCain to drill offshore; not yet on drilling ANWR. (Jul 2008)
- Unlock ANWR; we’re ready, willing and able to contribute. (Jun 2008)
- Bush is right: drill ANWR & develop our own supplies. (Apr 2008)
- Gas pipelines are approved if they meet Alaska’s needs. (Jan 2008)
- Submitted legislation to build natural AGIA gas pipeline. (Mar 2007)
- Stranded Gas Development Act no longer applies. (Nov 2006)
- Get ANWR open. (Nov 2006)
- Chaired the Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission. (Nov 2006)
- Pursue gasline plan that is best for ALL Alaskans. (Nov 2006)
- Met with producers and employee groups for pipeline deal. (Oct 2006)
- Firm start date as part of gasline incentive offer. (Oct 2006)
- Opposes natural gas reserves tax--it’s not earned income yet. (Oct 2006)
Global Warming
- I do support capping carbon emissions. (Oct 2008)
- Cyclical temperature changes affect climate change. (Oct 2008)
- All-of-the-above approach to deal with climate change. (Oct 2008)
- Global warming affects Alaska, but is not man-made. (Aug 2008)
- Analyze potential costs associated with climate change. (Oct 2006)
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Rand Paul on Energy & Oil
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| Republican Kentucky Senator |
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- Repeal energy regulations like Clean Power Act. (Nov 2015)
- Cut red tape to allow energy freedom & traditional energy. (Apr 2015)
- Compete on the free market, including nuclear plants. (Jan 2015)
- Develop mineral & energy resources on public lands. (Jan 2015)
- Supports Keystone XL, plus domestic oil & gas exploration. (Jan 2015)
- Test older gas pipelines for explosion safety. (Sep 2012)
- End subsidies to solar companies; they're donation kickbacks. (Mar 2012)
- Unelected EPA should not regulate greenhouse emissions. (Oct 2010)
- Energy crisis stems from too much government intervention. (Jul 2010)
- Voted YES on barring EPA from regulating greenhouse gases. (Apr 2011)
- Signed the No Climate Tax Pledge by AFP. (Nov 2010)
- Supports renewable energy tax credits. (Aug 2010)
- Cap-and-trade has no impact on global temperatures. (Jul 2010)
- Explore proven energy reserves & keep energy prices low. (Jul 2010)
- Let states lease energy rights on federal lands. (Jun 2013)
- Liberty Candidate: tax incentives for US-based alternatives. (Sep 2010)
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Mike Pence on Energy & Oil
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| Republian nominee for Vice President; Governor of Indiana; former Representative (IN-6) |
Click here for 29 full quotes by Mike Pence
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- Support wind, nuclear, fracking, and offshore drilling. (Nov 2016)
- Coal miners want an American energy policy. (Jul 2016)
- Climate change is not a resolved issue in science. (Jul 2016)
- Sued Obama administration on Clean Energy Plan. (Jan 2016)
- Against Obama's plan to battle climate change. (Jun 2015)
- All-of-the-above energy strategy instead of EPA over-reach. (Jan 2015)
- All-of-the-above American-made energy strategy. (Jan 2012)
- Voted YES on opening Outer Continental Shelf to oil drilling. (May 2011)
- Voted YES on barring EPA from regulating greenhouse gases. (Apr 2011)
- Voted NO on enforcing limits on CO2 global warming pollution. (Jun 2009)
- Voted NO on tax credits for renewable electricity, with PAYGO offsets. (Sep 2008)
- Voted NO on tax incentives for energy production and conservation. (May 2008)
- Voted NO on tax incentives for renewable energy. (Feb 2008)
- Voted NO on investing in homegrown biofuel. (Aug 2007)
- Voted NO on criminalizing oil cartels like OPEC. (May 2007)
- Voted NO on removing oil & gas exploration subsidies. (Jan 2007)
- Voted NO on keeping moratorium on drilling for oil offshore. (Jun 2006)
- Voted YES on scheduling permitting for new oil refinieries. (Jun 2006)
- Voted YES on authorizing construction of new oil refineries. (Oct 2005)
- Voted YES on passage of the Bush Administration national energy policy. (Jun 2004)
- Voted YES on implementing Bush-Cheney national energy policy. (Nov 2003)
- Voted NO on raising CAFE standards; incentives for alternative fuels. (Aug 2001)
- Voted NO on prohibiting oil drilling & development in ANWR. (Aug 2001)
- Rated 0% by the CAF, indicating opposition to energy independence. (Dec 2006)
- Bar greenhouse gases from Clean Air Act rules. (Jan 2009)
- Signed the No Climate Tax Pledge by AFP. (Nov 2010)
- No EPA regulation of greenhouse gases. (Jan 2011)
- Drill the Outer Continental Shelf; & license new nuke plants. (Mar 2011)
- Set goal of 25% renewable energy by 2025. (Jan 2007)
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Rick Perry on Energy & Oil
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| Republican Governor (TX) |
Click here for 14 full quotes by Rick Perry
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- Energy dominance requires more exports of coal, oil & gas. (Sep 2018)
- Defend Keystone XL and other oil & gas exploration. (Jun 2015)
- Sued EPA for regulating carbon emissions. (Jun 2015)
- No federal energy subsidy; let states decide on nuke waste. (Oct 2011)
- Put 1.2 million Americans to work in domestic energy. (Oct 2011)
- Don't put economy in jeopardy based on unsettled science. (Sep 2011)
- FactCheck: Yes, climate change is settled science. (Sep 2011)
- $5,000 incentive for Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicles. (Jan 2009)
- Manmade global warming: "It's-All-Our-Fault" theory. (Feb 2008)
- More funding to develop domestic energy supplies. (Sep 2001)
- Use federal funds for nuclear cleanup, with state input. (Sep 2001)
- Share offshore oil development revenue with states. (Sep 2001)
- Federal tax incentives for energy, with state decisions. (Aug 2001)
- Signed the No Climate Tax Pledge by AFP. (Nov 2010)
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Marco Rubio on Energy & Oil
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| Republican Florida Senator |
Click here for 19 full quotes by Marco Rubio
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- Let ethanol program expire. (Feb 2016)
- Addressing global warming would destroy our economy. (Sep 2015)
- Climate is always changing; it's not from human activity. (May 2014)
- Human activity is not causing climate change. (May 2014)
- Our government can't control the weather. (Feb 2013)
- Grow our energy industry, not "clean energy" like Solyndra. (Feb 2013)
- I dislike cap-&-trade, but it is inevitable as national law. (Jun 2012)
- Cap-and-trade scheme destroys jobs. (Feb 2010)
- Explore ANWR & outer continental shelf. (Feb 2010)
- Tax incentives for energy-efficient appliances. (Nov 2006)
- Loans to public institutions for energy efficiency. (Nov 2006)
- Florida has obvious advantages in solar energy. (Nov 2006)
- Let hybrid drivers use HOV lanes & discount parking. (Nov 2006)
- Voted YES on barring EPA from regulating greenhouse gases. (Apr 2011)
- Signed the No Climate Tax Pledge by AFP. (Nov 2010)
- Cap-and-trade has no impact on global temperatures. (Jul 2010)
- Explore proven energy reserves & keep energy prices low. (Jul 2010)
- Opposes passage of Cap-and-Trade energy legislation. (Sep 2010)
- Let states lease energy rights on federal lands. (Jun 2013)
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Bernie Sanders on Energy & Oil
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| Democratic primry challenger; Socialist Senator; previously Representative (VT-At-Large) |
Click here for 43 full quotes by Bernie Sanders
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- Pushed energy efficiency block grants. (Nov 2016)
- Inexpensive Venezuelan oil donated to low-income Vermonters. (Nov 2016)
- Cut carbonÿ40% by 2030 and 80% by 2050. (Nov 2016)
- Job training for transition to green energy. (Nov 2016)
- 2015 & 2016 were hottest years on record: debate is over. (Nov 2016)
- Massive and sustained investment in sustainable energy. (Nov 2016)
- Need revolution to move away from coal and oil. (Mar 2016)
- End fracking in the US. (Mar 2016)
- I oppose fracking; anyone who says it is safe is wrong. (Mar 2016)
- Climate change partly causes rise of terrorist groups. (Nov 2015)
- Address climate change so we can leave planet to our kids. (Oct 2015)
- Climate change is a moral issue: tax on carbon. (Oct 2015)
- Opposed Keystone Pipeline from day one. (Oct 2015)
- Combat climate skeptics with overwhelming evidence. (Sep 2015)
- Keystone pipeline transports the dirtiest fossil fuel. (Sep 2015)
- Charge companies for carbon emissions; then fund renewables. (Apr 2015)
- Transform to sustainable system & away from fossil fuels. (Mar 2015)
- Weatherize millions of homes and buildings. (Jan 2015)
- Gas tax increases are regressive. (Jun 1997)
- Voted NO on barring EPA from regulating greenhouse gases. (Apr 2011)
- Voted NO on protecting middle-income taxpayers from a national energy tax. (Apr 2009)
- Voted NO on requiring full Senate debate and vote on cap-and-trade. (Apr 2009)
- Voted YES on tax incentives for energy production and conservation. (Jun 2008)
- Voted YES on addressing CO2 emissions without considering India & China. (May 2008)
- Voted YES on removing oil & gas exploration subsidies. (Jun 2007)
- Voted YES on making oil-producing and exporting cartels illegal. (Jun 2007)
- Voted YES on factoring global warming into federal project planning. (May 2007)
- Voted YES on keeping moratorium on drilling for oil offshore. (Jun 2006)
- Voted NO on scheduling permitting for new oil refinieries. (Jun 2006)
- Voted NO on authorizing construction of new oil refineries. (Oct 2005)
- Voted NO on passage of the Bush Administration national energy policy. (Jun 2004)
- Voted NO on implementing Bush-Cheney national energy policy. (Nov 2003)
- Voted YES on raising CAFE standards; incentives for alternative fuels. (Aug 2001)
- Voted YES on prohibiting oil drilling & development in ANWR. (Aug 2001)
- Voted YES on starting implementation of Kyoto Protocol. (Jun 2000)
- Regulate wholesale electricity & gas prices. (Mar 2001)
- Preserve Alaska's ANWR instead of drilling it. (Feb 2001)
- Establish greenhouse gas tradeable allowances. (Feb 2005)
- Rated 100% by the CAF, indicating support for energy independence. (Dec 2006)
- Sign on to UN Framework Convention on Climate Change. (Jan 2007)
- Designate sensitive ANWR area as protected wilderness. (Nov 2007)
- Set goal of 25% renewable energy by 2025. (Jan 2007)
- Let states define stricter-than-federal emission standards. (Jan 2008)
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Rick Santorum on Energy & Oil
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| Republican Jr Senator (PA); 2012 presidential frontrunner |
Click here for 19 full quotes by Rick Santorum
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- Nothing the US could do will affect global warming. (Jan 2015)
- Fracking gives us enough natural gas for 100 years. (Apr 2014)
- Construct the Keystone pipeline: for jobs & energy. (Apr 2014)
- Out of office, I stayed in the fray to defeat cap-and-trade. (Jan 2012)
- No federal energy help needed; we did it on Marcellus Shale. (Nov 2011)
- Sagging economy caused by stop sign on oil drilling. (Jun 2011)
- Voted NO on disallowing an oil leasing program in Alaska's ANWR. (Nov 2005)
- Voted YES on $3.1B for emergency oil assistance for hurricane-hit areas. (Oct 2005)
- Voted NO on reducing oil usage by 40% by 2025 (instead of 5%). (Jun 2005)
- Voted NO on banning drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. (Mar 2005)
- Voted YES on Bush Administration Energy Policy. (Jul 2003)
- Voted YES on targeting 100,000 hydrogen-powered vehicles by 2010. (Jun 2003)
- Voted NO on removing consideration of drilling ANWR from budget bill. (Mar 2003)
- Voted YES on drilling ANWR on national security grounds. (Apr 2002)
- Voted YES on terminating CAFE standards within 15 months. (Mar 2002)
- Voted YES on preserving budget for ANWR oil drilling. (Apr 2000)
- Voted NO on ending discussion of CAFE fuel efficiency standards. (Sep 1999)
- Voted YES on defunding renewable and solar energy. (Jun 1999)
- Voted YES on approving a nuclear waste repository. (Apr 1997)
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Jill Stein on Energy & Oil
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| Green Party presidential nominee; Former Challenger for MA Governor |
Click here for 22 full quotes by Jill Stein
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- Halt any investment in fossil fuel infrastructure. (Oct 2016)
- Climate change is humanity's greatest existential threat. (Oct 2016)
- Nuclear power plants risk proliferation and going Fukushima. (Sep 2016)
- Declare a climate emergency & get to 100% renewables by 2030. (Aug 2016)
- Green New Deal to turn the tide on climate change. (Aug 2016)
- COP 21 is symbolic victory, but we need to go much further. (May 2016)
- Create 20 million jobs by investing in renewables. (Apr 2016)
- "All of the above" policy puts fossil fuels above all. (Jan 2016)
- Climate change causes record storms, floods, and drought. (Jan 2016)
- Immediate halt in all new fossil fuel exploration. (Oct 2015)
- Completely zero out climate emissions, as fast as possible. (Jun 2015)
- Make wars for oil obsolete: 100% renewables by 2030. (Feb 2015)
- Fight against climate change instead of fighting for oil. (Oct 2012)
- Weatherizing homes creates jobs & addresses climate change. (Oct 2012)
- We can't wait 4 more years to address climate change. (Jan 2012)
- National ban on fracking; natural gas is not clean. (Jan 2012)
- No evidence that carbon sequestration solves climate crisis. (Jan 2012)
- Let states prevent nuclear power plants. (Jan 2012)
- World War II-scale mobilization to reduce carbon burden. (Jan 2012)
- Renewable energy is win-win for economy & national security. (Dec 2011)
- Nuclear energy is dirty, dangerous and expensive. (Dec 2011)
- Logging wood for electricity is neither clean nor green. (Sep 2010)
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Donald Trump on Energy & Oil
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| 2016 Republican nominee for President; 2000 Reform Primary Challenger for President |
Click here for 26 full quotes by Donald Trump
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- Climate change isn't a hoax, but don't spend trillions on it. (Oct 2018)
- End the war on beautiful clean coal. (Jan 2018)
- Represent Pittsburgh, not Paris: Coal over climate agreement. (Jun 2017)
- Revive the coal industry; end efforts to curb carbon. (Mar 2017)
- Stop threatening the livelihood of our coal miners. (Feb 2017)
- Fracking will lead to American energy independence. (Nov 2016)
- EPA is killing energy companies; 1,000 years of clean coal. (Oct 2016)
- Focus on disease & clean water, not "climate change". (Oct 2016)
- America invested in solar panels and it was a disaster. (Sep 2016)
- Green energy is just an expensive feel-good for tree-huggers. (Nov 2015)
- We have 2 trillion barrels of oil; enough for 283 years. (Nov 2015)
- Offered to oversee response to 2010 Gulf of Mexico oil spill. (Sep 2015)
- Wind energy projects are industrial monstrosities. (Sep 2015)
- Windmills are destroying shorelines all over the world. (Aug 2015)
- Solar hasn't caught on because it has a 32-year payback. (Aug 2015)
- Maybe some climate change is manmade, but not all. (Jun 2015)
- Climate change is a hoax. (Jun 2015)
- No Cap-and-Tax: oil is this country's lifeblood. (Dec 2011)
- Jobs will slump until our lifeblood--oil--is cheap again. (Dec 2011)
- Enough natural gas in Marcellus Shale for 110 year supply. (Dec 2011)
- Libya: No oil, no support; no exceptions. (Dec 2011)
- It's incredible how slowly we're drilling for oil. (Mar 2011)
- We need nuclear energy, and we need a lot of it fast. (Mar 2011)
- Oil is the lifeblood of all economies. (Apr 2010)
- Green buildings take 40 years to get investment back. (Sep 2008)
- Expand sales of corn ethanol year-round to 15%. ()
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Scott Walker on Energy & Oil
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| Republican Wisconsin Governor |
Click here for 4 full quotes by Scott Walker
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- Climate change action reduces manufacturing jobs. (Sep 2015)
- Lawsuit against new energy regulations: save jobs & rates. (Jan 2015)
- Supports using traditional energy sources. (Apr 2010)
- Signed the No Climate Tax Pledge by AFP. (Nov 2010)
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James Webb on Energy & Oil
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| Former Virginia Democratic Senator |
Click here for 14 full quotes by James Webb
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- Strong supporter of nuclear power & all-of-the-above. (Oct 2015)
- To solve climate change, India and China must participate. (Oct 2015)
- Energy expansion: Keystone XL and off-coast drilling. (Jul 2015)
- Bush called for energy independence every year since 2001. (Jan 2007)
- Support alternative sources instead of drilling ANWR. (Jun 2006)
- Voted NO on barring EPA from regulating greenhouse gases. (Apr 2011)
- Voted YES on protecting middle-income taxpayers from a national energy tax. (Apr 2009)
- Voted YES on requiring full Senate debate and vote on cap-and-trade. (Apr 2009)
- Voted YES on tax incentives for energy production and conservation. (Jun 2008)
- Voted YES on addressing CO2 emissions without considering India & China. (May 2008)
- Voted YES on removing oil & gas exploration subsidies. (Jun 2007)
- Voted YES on making oil-producing and exporting cartels illegal. (Jun 2007)
- Voted NO on factoring global warming into federal project planning. (May 2007)
- Sign on to UN Framework Convention on Climate Change. (Jan 2007)
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Bill Weld on Energy & Oil
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| Libertarian Party nominee for Vice President; former Republican Massachusetts Governor |
Click here for 3 full quotes by Bill Weld
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- Carbon capture & sequestration technology for global warming. (Jul 2016)
- Carbon trading credits but no carbon tax. (Jul 2016)
- As governor, supported hybrid electric cars and natural gas. (Jun 2016)
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