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On the recordJanuary 7, 2009
Our energy policy needs to achieve two objectives: One, energy independence, so we are not as dependent upon foreign sources of energy; and two, we need to deal with the global climate change and greenhouse gas emission issues.
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Ben Cardin
Democratic · Maryland

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Cardin emphasizes the dual goals of energy independence and addressing climate change.

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