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~•~ Advancing Renewable Energy National Conference ~•~
St. Louis, Missouri, October 10-12, 2006

President Bush addresses the audience at the conferencePresident Bush (click photo to enlarge) delivers his closing remarks at the closing ceremonies for the Advancing Renewable Energy Conference on October 12, 2006 in St. Louis, Mo.
President Bush's Remarks


President Bush with Under Secretary DorrPresident Bush (click photo to enlarge) with Rural Development Under Secretary Dorr. After President Bush concluded his closing remarks at the closing ceremonies for the Advancing Renewable Energy Conference, he interacted with conference attendees at the gathering.

Mr. Dorr applaudsRural Development Under Secretary Thomas Dorr (first row, right, click photo to enlarge) applauds during the President's speech.


Under Secretary Dorr addresses the crowdRural Development Under Secretary Thomas Dorr (click photo to enlarge) addresses the audience on the opening day of the Advancing Renewable Energy Conference.
Under Secretary Dorr's Opening Remarks (PDF)

Agriculture Secretary Johanns addresses the crowdAgriculture Secretary Mike Johanns (click photo to enlarge) delivers remarks at the opening ceremony of the Advancing Renewable Energy Conference.
Secretary Johanns's Remarks


Energy Secretary Bodman talks to reporters at the conferenceEnergy Secretary Samuel Bodman (left, click photo to enlarge) addresses reporters during the conference as Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns listens.
Secretary Bodman's Remarks

Mr. Johanns warmly greets a studentSecretary Johanns (click photo to enlarge) meets high school students during a tour of the "Biomax" exhibit.

Secretary Johanns with USDA staffers at the Rural Development display<< Pictured:  Secretary Johanns (center, click photo to enlarge) discusses Rural Development energy programs at the Rural Development booths. With Secretary Johanns is Shana Love (left) of the USDA Office of Administration and Lisa Siesennop of Rural Development.

Dr. Collins discussing the emerging bioeconomy>> Pictured:  Dr. Keith J. Collins, USDA's Chief Economist, making remarks on the emerging bioeconomy on the closing day of the conference.

Under Secretary Thomas Dorr (left, click photo to enlarge), joined by Illinois State Director Doug Wilson (right), presented a $375,000 check to Rural Electric Convenience Cooperative Board Chairman Jimmy Ayers. The central Illinois co-op will use the renewable energy grant to add wind-generated power to their portfolio.
Under Secretary Dorr's Closing Remarks (PDF)



 

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