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On the recordMay 11, 2023
You cannot love EVs and hate lithium mines. This is a national security issue as well as an environmental issue.
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Angus King
Independent · Maine

Editor's note · Context

Emphasizes the need for lithium mines to support electric vehicle production and national security.

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