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Statements on Passage of the American Clean Energy and Security Act out of House Energy and Commerce

Washington, DC – Former Vice President and Alliance for Climate Protection Chairman Al Gore today issued the following statement on the passage of the American Clean Energy and Security Act out of the House Energy and Commerce Committee:

“I commend Chairmen Waxman and Markey for their leadership in this historic action by the House Energy and Commerce Committee.

“The bill represents a crucial step forward in addressing the global climate crisis, the need for millions of new green jobs to end the recession, and the national security threats that have long been linked to our growing dependence on foreign oil and other fossil fuels.

“I encourage Congress to further strengthen this excellent legislation during floor consideration and move to pass this bill in both the House and the Senate this year.”

Statement from the Alliance for Climate Protection CEO Maggie Fox
Washington, DC – Maggie Fox, CEO of the Alliance for Climate Protection today issued the following statement on the passage of the American Clean Energy and Security Act out of the House Energy and Commerce Committee:

“Chairmen Markey and Waxman deserve the highest praise for undertaking the task of crafting this historic legislation. The bill’s achievable emissions targets and clean energy and efficiency standards are important steps towards reinvigorating our economy by creating millions of new American jobs and avoiding the worst effects of climate change. We will now look to the full Congress to strengthen and to pass this legislation that will repower America.”

About the Alliance for Climate Protection:
The Alliance for Climate Protection is a nonprofit corporation organized for, but not limited to, the charitable and educational purpose of educating the public about the causes of and solutions to climate change, in the United States and throughout the world.

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