Monday, March 21, 2011

The Telegraph: Obama says US to be major purchaser of Brazilian oil

President Barack Obama has pledged that the United States will be a "major customer" for Brazilian oil in the coming years amid continuing unrest in the Middle East.


"I have told her that the United States wants to be a major customer, which can be a win-win for both our countries," [Barack Obama said].
For more on this story click here.

Another stellar failure of vision that brings America energy security and independence.  Ironically, Brazil is nearly 100% energy independent, by producing 98% of its transportation fuel needs from biomass.  What is further adding insult to injury on the part of the Obama's move to increase oil imports from Brazil is the fact they are producing enough ethanol from biomass to become a net exporter of that as well.

When are the politicians in Washington going to get their priorities straight and answer the needs of the people with a clearly defined and effective energy security plan that unleashes domestic energy production in all areas, coal, natural gas, oil, biomass, and renewables?

We need to demand it, while recognizing American domestic energy development will create good-paying jobs and break the grip of foreign oil interests on our nation's economy and future.

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