"With only 2 percent of the world's proven reserves of oil, we in the United States can pump until we are blue in the face and it will not change the fact that we need more diverse and more secure sources of energy"
- Zack Wamp
About this Quote
This quote by Zack Wamp is highlighting the need for the United States to diversify its energy sources. Regardless of having only 2 percent of the world's proven reserves of oil, the US can not rely solely on this resource for its energy needs. Wamp is recommending that the US requires to search for more safe and secure and varied sources of energy, such as renewable resource sources like solar, wind, and geothermal. This is essential for the United States to become more energy independent and to minimize its reliance on foreign oil. Additionally, diversifying energy sources can help in reducing the environmental impact of energy production and consumption. Ultimately, Wamp is promoting for the US to move away from its reliance on oil and to purchase more sustainable and safe and secure energy sources.
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