Exxon CEO: How about we prove him wrong?

The hulking conflict of interest here should be self-evident. How about we prove him wrong....and soon! Somehow I question the validity of the argument when it is presented by those with the most to gain from its failure.

"The United States will rely on foreign imports of oil for the foreseeable future to feed its energy needs and should stop trying to become energy independent, a top Exxon Mobil Corp. executive said Tuesday.

"Realistically, it is simply not feasible in any time period relevant to our discussion today," Exxon Mobil Senior Vice President Stuart McGill said, referring to what he called the "misperception" that the United States can achieve energy independence."

From CNN Story: Exxon: Bush's energy goal 'not feasible'

(Via CNN)