Policy proposals to make the United States energy-independent
A)Have arisen only recently because of the high price of oil.
B)Were originally for national security reasons.
C)Have never been proposed because the United States cannot become energy-independent.

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The proposal for the United States to become energy-independent was originally for national security reasons dating back to the 1970s oil crisis. The high prices of oil have renewed interest in this policy proposal, but it was not the sole reason for its inception. While complete energy independence may not be achievable, the development of domestic renewable energy sources and investment in energy efficiency can reduce the country's dependence on foreign oil.

Policy Proposals to Make the United States Energy-Independent