Werecognizethese arechallengingeconomictimes with gas prices increasing and itwas areason to be very aggressiveinourcampaignthis yearto remindpeople they need to take a vacation.
The state has an aggressive plan to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions through a variety of means, from using more renewable electricity such as sun and wind power to requiring carmakers to roll out less polluting vehicles.
The economic and security needs of Israel, and the nature of natural gas markets, argue for an aggressive export strategy, as delays threaten the emergence of offshore Israel as an area of significant energy development.
Mr. McClendon pledged that it was "now time to transition" from being an aggressive company that discovered and leased new oil and gas fields to one that would focus on cutting costs and delivering "exceptional returns" for investors.