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On the recordSeptember 15, 2010
We developed the technology here in the United States, and, in fact, the stimulus bill that provided the largest increase ever in research is going to once again put the United States in a position where we can dominate these green industries. Not one Republican voted for that program that created 3 million jobs. We need to make sure that that tax money is spent on American-made wind turbines and American-made solar panels, biofuels, and other kinds of green technologies. If it's our tax money, then Buy America. Buy American.
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John Garamendi
Democratic · California

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Garamendi discusses the importance of supporting American-made green technologies through tax credits.

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