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Barack Obama: “So if somebody wants to build a coal powered plant, they can. It is just that it will bankrupt them.”

On the recordJune 18, 2012
So if somebody wants to build a coal powered plant, they can. It is just that it will bankrupt them.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Obama's statement reflects his stance on coal power and economic viability.

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