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John Shimkus: “I know the liberal left and the environmentalists don't like coal. I know that. And they tout Kyoto. I know that. They…”

On the recordApril 23, 2008
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?
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John Shimkus
Republican · Illinois

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Discussing energy policy and the use of coal during a floor speech.

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