Arctic National Wildlife Refuge Senate Vote

President's Statement on Arctic National Wildlife Refuge Senate Vote

I applaud today's vote in the Senate to allow for environmentally responsible energy exploration in a small part of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. A reliable domestic supply of energy is important to America's security and prosperity. This project will keep our economy growing by creating jobs and ensuring that businesses can expand. And it will make America less dependent on foreign sources of energy, eventually by up to a million barrels of oil a day.

I also call on the Congress to pass a comprehensive national energy plan that will diversify supply, increase conservation and efficiency, and upgrade our energy infrastructure.

# # # For Immediate Release Office of the Press Secretary March 16, 2005

Bolivian President Mesa’s Call for Early Elections

Bolivian President Mesa’s Call for Early Elections

In view of President Mesa's call for early national and constituent assembly elections, the United States encourages all leaders - social and political - to seek consensus for the common good through sincere and open dialogue within a democratic framework. As this process evolves, the United States wishes to express its support for the people of Bolivia and a peaceful democratic process. We stand ready to work with the international community to ensure that Bolivia has the support it needs in the days ahead.

2005/329 Released on March 16, 2005 Press Statement Adam Ereli, Deputy Spokesman Washington, DC March 16, 2005