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Al Franken: Civilian nuclear reactors wouldn't have happened without the government.

On the recordMay 21, 2012
Civilian nuclear reactors wouldn't have happened without the government.
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Al Franken
Democratic · Minnesota

Editor's note · Context

Franken asserts that government support was crucial for the development of civilian nuclear reactors.

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