From the Office of Senator Kerry

Friday, November 21, 2003

WASHINGTON, DC – Senator John F. Kerry (D-Mass.) issued today the following statement regarding the Senate’s vote not to invoke cloture on the Energy Bill:

“This energy bill was written by and for President Bush’s friends and campaign contributors in the big oil and nuclear industries. It is a great deal for the special interests, but it is a raw deal for America’s families.

“Now that we’ve stopped this gift to President Bush’s special interest contributors, I hope we get serious about a real energy plan that eliminates our dependence on Middle East oil and creates jobs by investing in renewable energy sources like ethanol, wind, and solar.”

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