I've supported investments already in alternative energy, and Senator McCain has opposed them. As president, I'm going to invest in renewable energies like wind power and solar power and biofuels. That's how America is going to free itself from dependence on foreign oil.
Obama discusses his commitment to investing in renewable energy to reduce dependence on foreign oil.
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Because if this becomes the new normal, there’s no reason to believe it will stop with her — or that future presidents, in either party, won’t do the same.
It is a decision about how do we face and embrace this finite amount of time we have on the planet.
The full weight of the federal government is being brought down on a law-abiding elected official because she has dared to criticize the president.
The fact that any president, or any administration, is willing to engage in such transparent efforts to intimidate someone should outrage all Americans, regardless of how they feel about Congresswoman Omar’s political views.
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