Barack Obama actually said...

Standing up against the application of this unilateral scheme on U.S. airlines and general aviation aircraft operators is necessary to protect U.S. sovereignty and jobs.

Context

Obama's letter emphasizes the need to defend U.S. interests against the EU's emissions scheme.

09/16/2012

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