Economic growth must not suffer. Energy and environmental policies must secure U.S. economic growth, create jobs and improve American competitiveness.

Energy technology must be advanced. By encouraging advancement in a complete range of energy technologies – including nuclear power, clean coal, renewable power and other alternative energies – and upgrading energy efficiency, America can become more energy independent and improve environmental quality.

Real, tangible improvements to the environment must be achieved. Some proposals would damage the economy without making any significant reductions in greenhouse gases or otherwise improving the environment.

Participation must be global. All nations, not just a few, must be part of any effort to confront climate change. China, India and other developing nations are emitting large amounts of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere. The U.S. can’t go it alone.