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Barack Obama: “If we are to be a leader in the 21st century global economy, then we must lead the world in clean energy technology.”

On the recordMay 4, 2009
If we are to be a leader in the 21st century global economy, then we must lead the world in clean energy technology.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

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Press Release - President Obama Announces Steps to Support Sustainable Energy Options

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