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On the recordJanuary 15, 2014
I am afraid these policies just show the international community three things: how to undermine chances of economic recovery and growth, how to achieve the lowest work force participation rate since the Carter administration, and how to increase energy prices by denying the ability to utilize all energy resources.
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David Vitter
Republican · Louisiana

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Vitter argues that the climate policies will negatively impact the economy and energy prices.

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