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Steny Hoyer: “Mr. Speaker, this important legislation is an explicit recognition that our great Nation must make critical investments…”

On the recordFebruary 27, 2008
Mr. Speaker, this important legislation is an explicit recognition that our great Nation must make critical investments today in the development of clean, renewable energy and energy efficiency; energy investments that will strengthen our national, economic, and environmental security for generations to come.
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Steny Hoyer
Democratic · Maryland

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Discussing the importance of clean energy investments during a debate on legislation.

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