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On the recordMay 16, 2016
If you take the length of time the plants might last and the importance of diversity in a big utility like yours, it does make sense to go with nuclear power.
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Lisa Murkowski
Republican · Alaska

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Murkowski supports nuclear power for its longevity and diversity in energy sources.

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