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July 5, 2012

Perry says U.S. can break dependence on foreign oil within 10 years

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William J. Perry, former secretary of defense and CISAC faculty member, says the United States has the means to end its dependence on foreign oil due to investments and advancements in battery technology and alternative energy sources. Perry, the current chair of the U.S. Secretary of Energy’s advisory board, says that although nuclear power could increase proliferation risks, the reduced cash flows to OPEC countries could strengthen global security.