Ken Salazar actually said...

We are, as Senator Alexander spoke about and with respect to the statement that I said on the Utah lease sales, making sure that as we move forward with the development of a renewable energy world, which we are going to develop, that we are also thoughtful and mindful of making sure that we are protecting those landscapes that both of you have fought so hard for so many decades and which I believe are very much an important part of my role as Secretary of the Interior.

Context

Salazar emphasizes the importance of balancing renewable energy development with landscape protection.

06/02/2009

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