ENSIGN: ANWR OIL EXPLORATION IMPORTANT TO AMERICA'S FUTURE
Senator John Ensign released the following statement today regarding the 51-49 vote defeating the Democratic attempt to strip out Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) oil exploration from the budget:
"Today's vote on ANWR will help diversify our crude oil sources, lessen our dependence on foreign oil and improve our national security. I understand this is not a fix-all solution to America's future energy needs, but this is a critical step forward. I will work with my Senate colleagues to ensure that all environmentally safe measures are taken on Alaska's North Slope."
--Senator John Ensign
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