Hillary Rodham Clinton - Should the U.S. allow oil drilling in Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR)?

"Drilling for oil in the Arctic Refuge is bad environmental policy..."

The excerpt below was found at Sen. Clinton's website(http://clinton.senate.gov) and is strong evidence for the Senator's opposition to drilling in ANWAR and also for a new energy policy.

"I have strongly supported protection of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. The Arctic Refuge is part of what makes our country unique, beautiful and precious. During my time in the Senate, I have worked to ensure that the Arctic Refuge will not be opened to unnecessary development. I am an original cosponsor of legislation that would protect the refuge by designating it as a protected wilderness area.   In addition, I have voted against opening the refuge to drilling at every opportunity during my time in the Senate. Drilling for oil in the Arctic Refuge is bad environmental policy, and it is bad energy policy.  It would take ten years of drilling in the Arctic Refuge to produce oil. We do not need to despoil an environmental treasure on a gamble for oil where the odds of finding significant supplies are remote.  We instead need to provide the appropriate incentives for the development and use of energy efficient products, alternative and renewable fuels, and improved conservation measures."

Posted on 10/25/2005 10:38:25 PM by GabApproved 9/29/2006 11:20 AM