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Without the generous new supplies of oil and natural gas currently being supplied from shale and tight rock formations, we’d probably be in the midst of a bona fide energy crisis.

“With respect to LNG exports, time is of the essence.”


ICF’s study demonstrates that the higher the level of LNG exports, the greater the economic benefits would be for the United States.

Twenty years of experience with the North American Free Trade Act show that everyone benefits from increased trade.


The White House says, “We can’t have an energy strategy that traps us in the past.” I wholeheartedly agree.

King Canute ordered the tides to stay back. Today, Washington calls for tides of cellulosic ethanol to roll forth. Not surprisingly, neither command is heeded.



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