"If the United States is to protect itself from the economic and the political threats created by this excessive dependence, we must reduce our reliance on foreign energy sources and on foreign oil as quickly and as efficiently as possible"
- John Shadegg
About this Quote
This quote by John Shadegg is stressing the need for the United States to minimize its dependence on foreign energy sources and foreign oil. He is warning that the US is in risk of becoming too depending on these sources, which could produce financial and political hazards. He is prompting the US to act to reduce this dependence as quickly and effectively as possible. This could be done by investing in renewable energy sources such as solar and wind power, along with increasing energy effectiveness. By doing this, the United States can reduce its reliance on foreign energy sources and foreign oil, and protect itself from the potential dangers that include extreme reliance.
This quote is written / told by John Shadegg somewhere between October 22, 1949 and today. He/she was a famous Politician from USA.
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