| Alameda, Contra Costa, San Joaquin, Santa Clara Counties, CA | November 7, 2006 Election |
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EconomyBy Jerry McNerneyCandidate for United States Representative; District 11 |
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We need a government that can look to the future and help our economy adjust to a rapidly changing world. We must develop an industrial strategy that includes ending our dependence on imported oil, creating good jobs here at home, and producing goods to sell abroad.America has the strongest and wealthiest economy in the world. We produce 40% of the world's good's and services and are the leaders in scientific research and technological innovation. But we must not get complacent. We are not managing our great resources properly. We have become the world's largest debtor, and many of our industries are either in trouble or moving abroad. This trend threatens our prosperity and standard of living. We need a new leadership that thinks ahead and knows how to use our assets wisely. America can lead the world into the age of renewable energy and sustainable economic growth. With the end of oil in sight, the price skyrocketing, and the destructive impacts of global warming already in progress, everyone knows the world has to find alternative energy sources. Let's get there first. As an alternative energy engineer, I can tell you: no place is better positioned for alternative energy development than our own District 11. District 11 has an established wind-power industry to build on, one of the best solar resources in the country, agricultural wealth (biomass and bio-fuels), an abundance of highly educated workers and technicians, and an unmatched combination of transportation resources including a deep water port, railroads, interstate highways, and an industrial airport. These give us great advantages + a head start in developing this new industry. It's the right thing for America and it will bring the good jobs + jobs that cannot be outsourced - and unparalleled prosperity right here in the Valley. Our nation has to commit to this path now. But we need leadership in Washington that understands what is needed and has the passion and commitment to make it happen. We need to invest in research and education, get rid of the tax breaks and subsidies that advantage the old fossil-fuel industries, and work with investors and local businesses to help get the new energy technology economy rolling in our community. Thirty years ago, a small community on the peninsula changed the world by introducing consumer electronics. Today, we can do the same thing right here in District 11, ushering in a new economic era, and bringing prosperity to the entire region. This is the future. I am committed to make it happen here. |
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