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On the recordApril 11, 2011
I would just ask us to be as mindful and concerned about our air pollution problems that relate to fossil fuel plants as we are the potential loss of life or endangerment of health due to nuclear power plants.
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Thomas Carper
Democratic · Delaware

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Carper emphasizes the need to balance concerns about air pollution and nuclear safety.

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