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Tom Vilsack: “America cannot allow its economy to be left behind; America must lead.”

On the recordJune 10, 2009
America cannot allow its economy to be left behind; America must lead.
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Tom Vilsack
Democratic · Iowa

Editor's note · Context

Vilsack calls for U.S. leadership in transitioning to clean energy.

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It will if it is adequately funded.

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