Nov 7, 2008 9:12 pm US/Pacific
Gore In SF Says Obama's Election Overwhelming
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) ―
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Former Vice President Al Gore.
AP
Former vice president Al Gore said Friday he was overwhelmed by Barack Obama's victory in the presidential election and credited the Internet for the campaign's success.
"The electrifying redemption of America's revolutionary declaration that all human beings are created equal would not have been possible without ... the Internet," Gore said at the Web 2.0 Summit in San Francisco, where he spoke to a crowd of about 400 people.
"Each of you could probably share personal stories about what got you the most ... I've got a long list. It really was overwhelming."
Gore—who has become a strong advocate for the environment since losing his own bid for the presidency in 2000 -- said Obama should have the U.S. using only renewable energy sources within 10 years, comparing the initiative to President Kennedy's goal of putting a man on the moon.
To meet the goal, he said Obama should turn to the young people inspired by his campaign and who "want a purpose."
He said the country should immediately focus on creating a unified national electric grid that is efficient and can deliver renewable energy to different parts of the country.
He said a program to help owners make their properties more efficient by switching to energy saving bulbs for example should also be implemented.
Gore said investment in clean energy technology would help solve the country's economic crisis, create jobs and bolster national security by reducing dependence on foreign oil.
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