WASHINGTON — Former Texas Governor Rick Perry was sworn in as the 14th Secretary of the United States Department of Energy (DOE) on March 2.
“It is an honor and privilege to serve as the Secretary of the Department of Energy. As secretary, I will advocate and promote American energy in all forms. America has been blessed with vast natural resources and the technology to utilize them. I am committed to helping provide stable, reliable, affordable, and secure sources of American energy. An America-first energy strategy is important to create jobs and grow the economy.