Political Quotes

On the recordFebruary 24, 2009
If coal based sources of energy were to deteriorate in major portions of this country, you would lose whole mining communities.
Said by
Danny Davis
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Davis expresses concern over the impact of reducing coal energy on communities.

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