Lois Capps Quotes

We haven't had a good energy policy in this country for decades and we're trying to get one.

We must pass a national energy policy to continue our successes in the War on Terrorism.

Try everything. Do everything. Nuclear. Biomass. Coal. Solar. You name it. I support them all.

We must commit ourselves to an 'all of the above' energy approach, with a major focus on increasing domestic production and expanding alternatives fuels, while increasing efficiency and conservation standards.

President Obama and our all-of-the-above energy strategy is the real deal. We are proud of the fact that we are importing less oil than at any time in modern history, and it has been because of the president's vision and courage.

We can't double down on the failed energy policies of the past.

In the history of America, we've never had an energy plan. We don't even realize the resources we have available to us.

I think America understands that energy security is a very important part of our national security. But if we are going to address energy security in a meaningful way going forward, we need to do it in a new manner. We cannot just be doing the same old thing.

I have been working for years to promote a responsible energy policy that works to increase energy efficiency and invest in alternative and renewable energy sources.

I think the American people in many cases want to transform our energy system.

Natural gas is the future. It is here.

In my time in the U.S. Senate, I tried to craft an energy policy... I will be part of President Obama's efforts to achieve energy independence and enhance the landscape. I am also part of his reform agenda.

It is important that the United States move with all deliberate speed to develop and get into usage alternative fuels that will allow us to end our dependence on foreign oil.

Conservation may be a sign of personal virtue, but it is not a sufficient basis for a sound, comprehensive energy policy.

Americans increasingly understand that clean energy is more than just an environmental issue. It is crucial to reducing our dangerous dependence on foreign countries.

The Nation needs to take a new approach to our energy problems.

We need a balanced, long term energy policy to reduce our dependence on foreign oil and preserve the beauty of the land we love.

What I see are people who want affordable energy. They want strong environmental standards - they want a lot of things - but first and foremost they want affordable energy. And if you want affordable energy, you want oil, gas and coal.

People want smart energy policy.

We owe it to ourselves and to our policy makers to have a high standard of public debate about the future of our energy supplies.

My hope is that we continue to do an even better job in terms of our nation's energy policy, so that we may even further reduce our reliance on foreign sources of oil and take better care of our environment in the process.

I will work for energy policies that recognize oil won't last forever.

The more we focus on using renewable fuels, the less we are dependent upon foreign oil.

For decades, NRDC has created and supported policies that will ultimately end our reliance on fossil fuels.

Mitt Romney's energy policy is a relic of the 19th century. We need a 21st century plan. The fate of the planet is at stake.