"...it is imperative that the United States become independent from foreign oil sources, to ensure our Nations’ security. .."
If you don't go whole heartily after alternative energy sources uses, you'll never get off the foreign oil binge. The longer you prolong the move, the more likely you won't make the move.
Do you really think the oil / NG industry wants to pursue those alternatives?
JFF7
It's better to be out wishing you were in than in wishing you were out.
"Markets can remain irrational longer than you can remain solvent". - John Maynard Keynes