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On the recordOctober 1, 2013
I think if we are serious about reducing our reliance on foreign oil, reducing harmful greenhouse emissions and ensuring that Americans have access to reliable and affordable energy, we must make serious investments in a diverse energy sector.
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Tammy Duckworth
Democratic · Illinois

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Duckworth emphasizes the need for diverse energy investments to reduce foreign oil reliance and emissions.

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