Pelosi Statement on President Obama's Announcement on National Fuel Efficiency Policy

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WASHINGTON, May 19, 2009; Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today regarding President Obama's announcement of a National Fuel Efficiency Policy, which will include the first nationwide standards for vehicle fuel mileage and emissions:

"President Obama and Congress are working together in a comprehensive way to create new jobs by spurring a clean energy economy and exporting American innovation to the rest of the world.

"Today's announcement builds on Congress' increase of fuel efficiency standards two years ago, speeds us toward meeting the goal of 35.5 miles per gallon by 2020, and establishes the first-ever national standard for global warming pollution from cars and trucks. These efforts will save consumers money at the pump, strengthen our national security by making America more energy independent, and cut global warming pollution that is causing a climate crisis.

"I applaud President Obama for his aggressive action today and look forward to working with him to enact landmark clean energy legislation that will create millions of new American jobs and entire new industries, lower energy costs for families and businesses, and combat climate change."