I know the liberal left and the environmentalists don't like coal. I know that. And they tout Kyoto. I know that. They tout our European friends. The New York Times today: ``Europe Turns to Coal Again.'' Europe turns to coal. When is this body going to turn to coal to solve our energy prices?
Discussing energy policy and the use of coal during a floor speech.
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