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Judd Gregg: “Yes, I do. And it's driven by people being concerned about carbon emissions and global warming, and common sense taking…”

On the recordSeptember 13, 2016
Yes, I do. And it's driven by people being concerned about carbon emissions and global warming, and common sense taking hold.
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Judd Gregg

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Acknowledges a shift in attitudes towards nuclear energy due to environmental concerns.

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