API's Jack Gerard comments on Senate climate meeting

Cathy Landry | 202.682.8122 | landryc@api.org

WASHINGTON, March 10, 2010 - American Petroleum Institute President and CEO Jack Gerard issued the following statement following the meeting, in which he participated, between energy trade associations and Senators John Kerry, Lindsey Graham and Joe Lieberman on the climate change legislation they are preparing:

“As a critical part of the nation’s economy, supporting over 9.2 million jobs, the oil and natural gas industry was pleased to participate in the senators’ briefing as they develop climate proposals. We look forward to seeing details of the senators’ proposal and hope to be a constructive participant as discussions move forward.”