I guess another related point Id like to make is the fact that the US holds the most untapped oil reserves of any country in the world and there just is no reason to be dependent on another country for its oil
However we go about it we need to get to an oil production level that first takes care of our needs and then if the market is there can export some to our allies
Im not saying we should not explore other forms of energy but only that the first priority should be to satisfy our current energy needs