The Pickens Plan: Taking stock of where we are

A year ago, I launched the Pickens Plan in hopes that we could wean the United States off its crippling dependence on foreign oil. Since its launch on July 8, 2008, the Pickens Plan has brought the need to end our nation’s reliance upon foreign oil to the forefront of the energy debate. As I’ve crossed the country during the past year doing interviews and town hall meetings on behalf of the Pickens Plan, I’ve been struck many times by the enthusiasm and energy of people I’ve met, and how firmly they believe that we must do something to quell our dependence on foreign oil. At every step, I’ve affirmed that every viable domestic option should be on the table, part of the mix. It’s going to take many domestic energy sources to make this work. I am heartened that 54 United States Representatives, nine United States Senators, and 15 Governors have signed the Pickens Pledge for Energy Independence in the past year. We’ve won some battles in our fight to reduce our dependence on foreign oil but we still have a ways to go. I hope you will encourage everyone you know to participate.

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Growing up where the pavement ends, the West begins, and the Rock Island crossed the Frisco.

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