On the recordMarch 18, 2013
I do not think it's realistic to meet the electricity needs of America without the use of fossil fuels, nuclear power, and those fuels that provide our base load needs.
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congress.govI do not think it's realistic to meet the electricity needs of America without the use of fossil fuels, nuclear power, and those fuels that provide our base load needs.
Whitfield emphasizes the necessity of fossil fuels and nuclear power for electricity needs.
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