Break the oil addiction

02/07/2007

Dear Paul,

It's time to end our country's dependence on foreign oil. Unstable prices at the pump are a burden for families. Our dependence props up extremist regimes that threaten our national security. And the threat to our environment from burning fossil fuels is very real.

Solving this crisis will take genuine leadership. Hillary has proposed a plan to help end the cycle of dependence: put some of the oil industry's windfall profits into a fund that would help develop practical new sources of renewable energy.

Although it's a simple idea that can have a big impact, that's apparently the last thing some people want. After Hillary announced her proposal, the same Republicans who have neglected energy policy came out of the woodwork to denounce her plan.

But we're not interested in right-wing attacks. We want to know what you think about Hillary's idea. Should we use some of the oil company's record profits to fund alternative energy research? What are some other ideas to reduce our dependence on foreign oil?

Continue the conversation today at our website:
http://www.hillaryclinton.com/oilprofits

We're looking forward to seeing what you have to say.

Sincerely,

Peter Daou
Internet Director
Hillary for President Exploratory Committee