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RW THE PRESIDENT HAS SEEN THE PRESIDENT'S READING COPY TV CLIP ON ENERGY April 18, 1973 America's energy demands have grown SO rapidly that they now outstrip our energy supplies. As a result, we face the possibility of temporary fuel shortages and some increases in fuel prices. This is a serious challenge, but we have the ability to meet it. If our energy resources are properly developed, they can fulfill our energy requirements for centuries to come. What is needed now is decisive and responsible action to increase our energy supplies -- action which takes into account the needs of our economy, our environment and our national security. That is why I am moving forward today on several fronts.