Quote Of The Day

“America’s dependence on foreign energy sources is a threat to its long-term interests. Our dependence on foreign oil prevents us from confronting a wide range of national security issues in countries such as Sudan, Iran, and Iraq. Even the least informed among us cannot help but be struck at the absurdity of waging a war on terrorism, on the one hand, while continuing to enthusiastically spend hundreds of billions each year on oil imports — a frightening percentage of which finds its way into the hands of terrorists and their supporters. Moreover,” our energy dependence places additional burdens on Americans during this economic downturn, as soaring fuel costs impact the transport and price of food and goods throughout the country. All credible science confirms that the earth’s climate is warming. In fact, the global temperature is quickly approaching a level wholly unknown to human beings throughout the course of recorded history. Protecting the health and the survival of the planet is not only a moral concern, but a religious issue as well. My faith tells me that we must act as responsible stewards of God’s creation. We must do everything we can to ensure that the Earth and all of God’s creatures are preserved for generations to come.” — Rep. Sanford Bishop (D-Ga.), moderate-liberal Democrat who voted for the U.S. House cap-and-trade bill