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On the recordFebruary 28, 2010
There will be those who strongly disagree with this decision, including those who say we should not open any new areas to drilling. But what I want to emphasize is that this announcement is part of a broader strategy that will move us from an economy that runs on fossil fuels and foreign oil to one that relies more on homegrown fuels and clean energy. And the only way this transition will succeed is if it strengthens our economy in the short term and the long run. To fail to recognize this reality would be a mistake.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

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Obama addresses opposition to drilling, emphasizing a transition to clean energy.

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