Office of the Press Secretary -- Details of the Clinton/Gore actions to enhance America's energy security -- Energy-efficiency enhances energy security and strengthens the economy.

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M2 PRESSWIRE-21 March 2000-THE WHITE HOUSE: Office of the Press Secretary -- Details of the Clinton/Gore actions to enhance America's energy security -- Energy-efficiency enhances energy security and strengthens the economy (C)1994-2000 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD RDATE:18032000 The strong performance of our economy over the past year, despite oil price rises, underscores the dramatic improvements in energy efficiency and reliability over the past quarter century.

While past oil shortages have taken a significant toll on the U.S. economy, the recent increases in oil prices have yet to have a major impact on the U.S. economy. Increased energy efficiency - in cars, homes, and manufacturing - has helped insulate the economy from these short-term market...