Newt Gingrich talked about Drill Here, Drill Now, Pay Less (Regnery, September 23, 2008), his book about his plan for energy independence. Topics included clean coal technology and what he believes is the myth of peak oil. He responded to audience members' questions after his remarks. Newt Gingrich, former Speaker of the House (1995-1999), is currently CEO of the Gingrich Group and is a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute. He is the author of several books, including Contract with America, To Renew America, and Saving Lives and Saving Money.