American Energy Alliance

On Climate Fund, Obama Prioritizes Politics Over the American People

WASHINGTON - SEPTEMBER 10: Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Barack Obama (D-IL) addresses the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute's 31st annual awards gala at the Washington Convention Center September 10, 2008 in Washington, DC. A poll released at the institute's annual meeting Wednesday said that Obama had a "distinct advantage" over Republican candidate Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) among Hispanic voters in Nevada, New Mexico and Colorado and the two candidates are tied in Florida. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

WASHINGTON – Today, the Obama administration directed $500 million to the U.N.’s green climate slush fund. American Energy Alliance President Thomas Pyle issued the following statement in response:

“President Obama continues to prioritize his political interests over the interests of the American people. The administration intends to funnel hundreds of millions of taxpayer dollars into the U.N.’s climate slush fund while pursuing a domestic agenda that will raise energy costs and leave all Americans poorer.

“By diverting this money with little to no transparency or clear authorization, the Obama Administration implicitly ignores even more pressing demands, such as help for those grappling with the aftermath of the EPA’s Animas River spill. With no more campaigns to run, the president is no longer accountable to the American people. That makes it even more important that Congress holds him accountable. After all, they hold the power of the purse. Now they must show they can use it.”

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