Transcript: Remarks by President Obama to Department of Energy Staff | February 5, 2005
Filed under: Barack Obama, Economic Stimuls, Energy Policy, Environment, Peak Oil, Recession, U.S. Economy
REMARKS BY THE PRESIDENT TO DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY STAFF
U.S. Department of Energy
Washington, D.C.
12:12 P.M. EST
THE PRESIDENT: Thank you so much. Well, it is a thrill to be here. Thank you, Secretary Chu, for bringing your experience and expertise to this new role. And thanks to all of you who have done so much on behalf of the country each and every day here at the department. You know, your mission is so important, and it’s only going to grow as we transform the ways we produce energy and use energy for the sake of our environment, for the sake of our security, and for the sake of our economy.
News Roundup: Obama’s Energy & Environment Team
Filed under: Barack Obama, Energy Policy, Environment, Peak Oil
- Obama names choices for key energy, environmental posts – Los Angeles Times
- Experts comment on Obama enviro/energy picks - Reuters
- Obama’s Green Team – Christian Science Monitor
- Obama promises renewed focus on energy, environment – Bloomberg
- Obama rolls out energy and climate team – Washington Post
- Obama announces energy team - Politico
- Obama makes strong picks - News Release, Sierra Club
Text: Obama Speech Announcing Environment & Energy Key Personnel
Filed under: Barack Obama, Energy Policy, Environment, Obama Transition, Peak Oil
Stephen Chu, Energy Secretary, Lisa Jackson, EPA Administrator, Carol Browner, Energy Policy Coordinator
Remarks as prepared for delivery (Source: Office of the President-Elect)
Good afternoon. Over the past few weeks, Vice President-Elect Biden and I have announced key members of our economic and national security teams. In the 21st century, we know that the future of our economy and national security is inextricably linked to one challenge: energy. So today, we’re pleased to introduce the team that will lead our efforts on energy and the environment. Read more
