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On the recordJuly 6, 2009
We do not have to throw up our hands and say, gee, we have to choose between having a quality of life that protects our kids, that protects our forests, or giving up coal.
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Thomas Carper
Democratic · Delaware

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Argues against the false choice between environmental protection and coal use.

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I usually default to the golden rule, and I think in this case it's a pretty good guide as well.

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