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Huckabee Addresses Environmentally Friendly Energy

-- Emma -- 09/20/2007

Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee made a campaign stop in Columbia, S.C., yesterday, and was greeted at the Congaree Grill by area conservationists concerned about climate change. We had the opportunity to discuss renewable energy standards with Huckabee before his speech, and he brought up one of his favorite energy efficiency topics, compact florescent light bulbs (CFLs). Huckabee pointed out that , if widely used, CFLs could eliminate the need for many new coal-fired power plants around the country.

During his speech, Huckabee mentioned energy issues as well, repeating his call for energy independence. "In ten years, we will have self-sufficient, domestically produced and environmentally- friendly energy sources to power the needs for your children and grandchildren, and no longer will be dependent upon somebody else for our energy resources. That's something we've got to start doing," he said.