Making America energy independent

Energy Independence is an economic, security and environmental problem that can only be solved through the cooperation of all three interests.  We must do everything possible to relieve the budget-crippling pain American families are feeling every day at the gas pump and right now Paul Hodes is standing in the way. 

In Congress, I will fight to: (1) Drill now to access our own natural resources; (2) Begin to build new refineries in the United States; (3) Lift the moratorium against nuclear power plants; (4) Pursue all viable alternative fuel sources; and (5) apply the most contemporary technologies available. But we also understand there will be no one magic answer – energy independence will come by applying various alternatives where they make the most sense. 

Ultimately, there must be market driven solutions if they are to succeed long term.