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Energy Security Quotes

Independence measured in barrels and watts.

These energy security quotes weigh dependence against independence at both national and household scale, from Europe's reliance on Russian energy to a modest weekly cost proposed for reducing Britain's fossil fuel dependence. One quote links ethanol investment directly to the Climate Change and War on Terror debates of its era.

Whoever thinks... that the European economy can be competitive without economic cooperation with Russia, whoever thinks that energy security can exist in Europe without the energy that comes from Russia, is chasing ghosts.

Quotes by Viktor Orban

I personally think that a couple of pounds a week - maybe rising to almost £3 a week - is a reasonable price for Britain to achieve a degree of energy security to reduce its total dependence on fossil fuels...

Quotes by Tim Yeo

As Asia's rising powers seek to sustain growth and ensure stability, energy security has moved to the forefront of Asian geopolitics.

Quotes by Sanjaya Baru

The Keystone Pipeline is one common-sense step in the right direction to help put more people back to work, reduce prices at the pump, and position our nation for greater energy security now and in the future.

Quotes by Roy Blunt

Always Quotes

Energy independence and energy security are really two different things.

Quotes by Rex Tillerson

For the Navy, developing alternatives to fossil fuels isn't just about fighting climate change - though that's an important side benefit. Biofuels will also play a much more practical role in the Navy's fuel mix, boosting our energy security and...

Quotes by Mazie Hirono

Ethanol reduces our dependence on foreign sources of oil and is an important weapon in the War on Terror. By investing in South Dakota's ethanol producers, we will strengthen our energy security and create new jobs.

Quotes by John Thune

The starting point for energy security today as it has always been is diversification of supplies and sources.

Quotes by Daniel Yergin

The destructiveness of the tar sands is not inevitable. But Canadians and Albertans have become too tolerant of the politicians who compromise the nation's energy security as well as the next generation's future.

Quotes by Andrew Nikiforuk

Frequently Asked Questions

What does energy security mean in these quotes?
It generally refers to reducing a country's or region's vulnerability to disruptions in fuel or power supply, whether through domestic production, diversification, or alternative sources.
What does the quote about Europe and Russia discuss?
It argues that European economic competitiveness can't realistically be separated from cooperation with Russia given how much energy the region draws from Russian sources, a theme tied to Cooperation.
How does the ethanol quote relate to the War on Terror?
It presents ethanol as a way to reduce dependence on foreign oil, framing that reduced dependence as an important, sober part of broader War on Terror strategy at the time, alongside support for South Dakota's ethanol producers.
Is there a quote about the Navy and alternative fuels?
Yes, one discusses the Navy's interest in biofuels as a practical step beyond fighting climate change, suggesting energy security and environmental goals can align.
What does the quote about a weekly cost in Britain refer to?
It proposes that a modest weekly cost, potentially rising to around three pounds, could be a reasonable price for reducing Britain's dependence on fossil fuels and improving its energy security.

Another looks at Navy biofuel research as a practical, non-ideological hedge against fuel disruption. For more on international dependence and cooperation, see Cooperation and Change.