Coal isn't a Fossil Fuel?

So, I really try to avoid most political issues.. but Seriously, this is wrong.

Quote from http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2005/04/20050427-3.html :

… We need to get on a path away from the fossil fuel economy. …

And Later…

Quote from http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2005/04/20050427-3.html :

… I have asked Congress for more than $2 billion over 10 years for my coal research initiative. …

Last time I checked, COAL is a fossil fuel.