Jimmy Carter to testify in SFRC meeting on energy

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http://www.boston.com/news/politics/politicalintelligence/2009/05/carter_to_addre.html

Ask most Americans about former President Jimmy Carter and energy, and they'll probably recall the long gas lines during the 1970s Arab oil embargo and the 1979 "malaise" speech in which he outlined his plan for energy efficiency and reducing oil imports.

Tuesday, he is being called upon to offer a "historical review"of US efforts to address energy security before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.

�President Carter has an unparalleled understanding of the depth and scope of the energy security challenges facing our nation, and we are honored to welcome him to the committee,� committee Chairman John F. Kerry said in a statement announcing Carter's appearance.

�This hearing will launch a series of targeted investigations into the manifestations and implications of our dependence on foreign oil, as well as the geopolitical challenges associated with current patterns of global energy flows.�

Hopefully, I will be able to see that live (both for the topic of the meeting and for Carter), but I certainly will watch it later if not. These issues are incredibly important.