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Charlie Melancon: “I hope when this energy policy debate is over, and we have come to a consensus and passed a bill, that it's a good bill…”

On the recordJuly 17, 2007
I hope when this energy policy debate is over, and we have come to a consensus and passed a bill, that it's a good bill, and that we can say to you, I worked to secure your energy future, and I hope that it's going to be one that carries you for generations.
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Charlie Melancon
Louisiana

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Discussing the importance of a strong energy policy during a debate.

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