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On the recordMay 4, 2010
I would argue, and I think we have charts here to show this, that if you want new energy creation in the United States, you know what? Nuclear is the most expensive way to go, the most expensive way to go.
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Tom Carper
Democratic · Delaware

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Carper emphasizes that nuclear energy is the costliest option for new energy creation.

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