… Keeping America competitive requires

affordable energy. And here we have a serious

problem: America is addicted to oil, which is

often imported from unstable parts of the world.

The best way to break this addiction is through

technology. Since 2001, we have spent nearly $10

billion to develop cleaner, cheaper, and more

reliable alternative energy sources. And we are on

the threshold of incredible advances.…

— President George W. Bush,

State of the Union Address, January 31, 2006


Which goal related to United States energy needs

is addressed in this speech?

(1) reduce dependence on the Middle East

(2) supply all energy needs from domestic

sources

(3) decrease offshore drilling

(4) eliminate the use of all petroleum products