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Jim Costa: “So I am hopeful that today's hearing will set the discussion in what we need to do in terms of the short term in using…”

On the recordMarch 4, 2009
So I am hopeful that today's hearing will set the discussion in what we need to do in terms of the short term in using all these energy tools in our energy toolbox; in the near term, by that I mean the next 5 to 10 years; and then the long term, and by that I mean 20 years and beyond.
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Jim Costa
Democratic · California

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Jim Costa expresses hope for productive discussions on energy strategies for short and long-term goals.

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