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ACCCE Statement: Regarding President Obama’s Address to the Nation Tonight

6.15.10

Tonight, President Obama addressed the Nation from the Oval Office regarding the Gulf of Mexico oil spill and emphasized the need for comprehensive energy legislation. In response to that address, American Coalition for Clean Coal Electricity President Steve Miller released the following statement:

"What has happened in the Gulf of Mexico is a great tragedy and will harm the American people, our nation's economy and the environment for years to come. Our thoughts and prayers are with those who are suffering because of this environmental calamity.

The president is right to call for comprehensive measures to address the damage caused by this oil spill and to ensure that such a tragedy does not occur again.

The president also renewed his call for bolder action to create a clean-energy future. We share the president's commitment, and recognize the steps we take as a nation must balance America's environmental, economic and energy goals. As the president has noted on numerous occasions, advanced technologies – including carbon capture and storage – will allow American coal to play a vital role in our clean-energy future. Coal is vital to rebuilding our nation's economy and protecting jobs. Nearly half of our nation's electricity is generated by coal, and coal continues to keep electricity reliable and affordable for American families and businesses.

We are committed to working with President Obama and his administration, along with Congress, to develop policies that will ensure a cleaner environment, greater economic prosperity and more energy security. Accelerating deployment of these advanced technologies will mean that millions of American families can continue enjoying affordable, reliable electricity from our nation's largest domestically produced energy resource – coal."