We are in a terrific place now where we have the opportunity not just to do the right thing for the environment but, at the same time, to create a tremendous number of jobs and economic opportunities for the workforce out there. It's a wonderful alignment, and it's one that we need to take advantage of with smart legislation.
On the recordMarch 24, 2010
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The speaker discusses the potential for environmental legislation to create jobs and economic opportunities.
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