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On the recordAugust 5, 2008
If we're going to be serious about this problem, we need an all hands on deck approach. An effort from scientists and engineers, businesses, homeowners, all of us are going to have to get behind a new approach to energy. We know this is a challenge that we can meet.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

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Obama emphasizes the need for collective action and investment in alternative energy to address energy challenges.

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