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On the recordMarch 19, 2018
I believe there is an important role for nuclear energy to play in addressing global climate change, but I want to make perfectly clear that safety must come first.
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John Shimkus
Republican · Illinois

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Emphasizes the importance of nuclear energy while prioritizing safety.

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