Issue Position: Energy Security

Issue Position

Issue Position: Energy Security

Of the 85 million barrels of oil consumed globally on a daily basis, American consumption is responsible for nearly 20 million of those barrels -- a large percentage of which we import from unstable and dangerous regions. Each year, the U.S. sends hundreds of billions of dollars to foreign markets in exchange for energy supplies that threaten our climate and influence our foreign policies abroad. Senator Shaheen believes that energy security drives our national security, and America can do better.

The United States is not alone in our efforts to find new and cleaner sources of energy. Our partners and allies around the world share America's addiction to foreign energy, and we have a mutual interest in breaking this cycle of dependence. As the developing world continues to demand exponentially more energy, achieving energy security for America and our friends abroad becomes even more critical. As a member of both the Senate Energy & Natural Resources and Foreign Relations Committees, Senator Shaheen is uniquely positioned to play a leadership role in working with other nations to attain clean energy security at home and abroad.

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