Barack Obama: “We have to seize this moment, because it's not just an energy…”

On the recordOctober 30, 2008

We have to seize this moment, because it's not just an energy independence issue. It's also a national security issue and it's a jobs issue.

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Barack Obama emphasizes the importance of energy independence for national security and job creation.

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