“Here’s the thing about building a clean energy future: we must make sure New Mexicans can afford it.”

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On the recordJanuary 13, 2010
Thank you very much, Congresswoman Christensen. Now I would like to yield to the Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus' International Affairs Task Force, Congressman Don Payne, who also chairs the Africa and Global Health Subcommittee of the Foreign Affairs Committee. Congressman Payne today has been working hour by hour coordinating an emergency response strategy for the House of Representatives. Thank you very much, Congressman Payne, for being with us here tonight and for your leadership.
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Barbara Lee
Democratic · California
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