Vice President Al Gore supports Sen. Brian Schatz

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The Schatz for Hawaii campaign announced Sunday that Vice President Al Gore has thrown his support behind Senator Schatz.

"Thanks to Brian's visionary leadership, Hawaii implemented its own groundbreaking Clean Energy Initiative. As a result, Hawaii has tripled its renewable energy production from 6% to 18%," said Vice President Gore. "And we're going to need Brian's strong, outspoken leadership in Congress for many more years to get the job done."

"I am tremendously thankful for the support of Vice President Gore," said Senator Brian Schatz. "He has long been a leader on creating a renewable energy economy. I look forward to working with him to expand our clean energy production, and bring good new jobs to Hawaii."

Vice President Gore also noted Schatz's continuing work in the Senate where he has partnered with Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, Rep. Henry Waxman, and Rep. Earl Blumenauer on legislation to encourage clean energy.

To date, Senator Schatz has raised over $2 million for this cycle. He has also received 25 official endorsements. Endorsing organizations represent over 70,000 members in Hawaii.

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