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On the recordFebruary 15, 2011
Using a more efficient internal combustion engine, in the short term, can help us reduce our dependence on oil and lessen our carbon emissions faster than waiting for electric vehicle technology to become accessible to the average consumer.
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Mary Landrieu
Democratic · Louisiana

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Landrieu advocates for internal combustion engines as a quicker solution to oil dependence.

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