Political Quotes

On the recordFebruary 3, 2010
The nation that leads the world in creating new sources of clean energy will be the Nation that leads the 21st century global economy.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

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Obama emphasizes the importance of clean energy for global leadership.

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