Climate Quote by George W. Bush
“We passed law that encouraged consumption through different purchasing habits like, you know, hybrid vehicles. You buy hybrid, you get a tax credit. We've encouraged the spread of ethanol as an alternative to crude oil. We have asked for Congress to pass regulatory relief so we can build more refineries to increase the supply of gasoline, hopefully taking the pressure off of price. And so the strategy is to recognize that dependency upon crude oil, in a global market, affects us economically here at home. And, therefore, we need to diversify away as quickly as possible.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: State of the Union Address, 2002
Diversifying energy sources reduces economic vulnerability to oil price shocks.
In simple terms: Reduce reliance on oil.
Key Takeaway
Invest in alternative energy now.
Themes
energy policy
economics
national security
Mood
cautious
strategic
Type
political
policy
When to use this quote
- government budgeting
- energy industry planning
- consumer fuel choices
Key Concepts
energy diversification
market dependence
policy strategy
Questions to Reflect On
- How can policy balance short‑term costs with long‑term security?
- What incentives effectively shift consumer behavior?
A Different Perspective
Transition costs and political resistance can slow diversification.
