November 5, 2008 – Washington, DC – “On behalf of America’s renewable ethanol industry, we congratulate President-elect Barack Obama on his historic victory.

“Throughout this campaign, President-elect Obama has reiterated that American farmers and ethanol producers are a critical component of our national strategy to help reduce America’s dependence on foreign oil. In addition, President-elect Obama has steadfastly held that ethanol, biodiesel and other forms of renewable energy need to be the building blocks of a new, green economy to generate much-needed economic activity, jobs, and opportunities that harness the innovative and entrepreneurial spirit that has made our country great.

“We look forward to working with an Obama Administration and members of Congress from both sides of the aisle to ensure the full potential of America’s home grown ethanol industry is realized. This means continuing consistent public policies that allow investments in technology and infrastructure to be made with confidence, expanding the markets for ethanol in a manner that is responsible and collaborative with other stakeholders, and fostering the kind of innovative expertise necessary to continuing moving this industry forward.

“On behalf of America’s grain and cellulosic ethanol producers, we congratulate President-elect Obama, Vice President-elect Joe Biden, and all those elected to Congress. Together, we must seize the opportunity to move America further down the path of energy independence.”