opposing VIEWS
Opposing views President Barack Obama opposes drilling in the Arctic Refuge. In a League of Conservation Voters questionnaire, Obama said, "I strongly reject drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge because it would irreversibly damage a protected national wildlife refuge without creating sufficient oil supplies to meaningfully affect the global market price or have a discernible impact on U.S.
supporting views
Former President George W. Bush supported drilling in the Arctic Refuge, saying that it could "keep America's economy growing by creating jobs and ensuring that businesses can expand and it will make America less dependent on foreign sources of energy" and that "scientists have developed innovative techniques to reach ANWR's oil with virtually no impact on the land or local wildlife.
Bush, George W. "Energy for America's Future". Whitehouse.gov. Retrieved on 2008-8-01.
Bush, George W. "Energy for America's Future". Whitehouse.gov. Retrieved on 2008-8-01.