Restate the claim being made on the thesis below and the arguments that will support it (expressed in the topic sentences). outline without reusing much of the original wording, try this technique: Put it aside and don't look back at it as you paraphrase.

Thesis statement: The United States should ensure complete energy independence as a function of national security.

• Topic sentence #1: Because dependence on foreign energy leads to more economic exploitation and instability from outside interests.
• Topic sentence #2: Because energy dependence leads to a less efficient industrial complex.
• Topic sentence #3: Because energy dependence leads to foreign policy dictated by fear and reliance rather than values and principles.