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On the recordFebruary 15, 2010
To meet our growing energy needs and prevent the worst consequences of climate change, we'll need to increase our supply of nuclear power.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

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Remarks to the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers in Lanham

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