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On the recordJuly 17, 2013
If our country can level the playing field, unlock private sector investment in clean energy, and continue investing in innovation, this is also a challenge that America can meet.
Said by
Jim Risch
Republican · Idaho

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Emphasizing the importance of private sector investment in addressing climate change.

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