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Byron Dorgan: “I believe we ought to do it in two steps. First, take up the energy bill that has passed this committee, which I think…”

On the recordOctober 20, 2009
I believe we ought to do it in two steps. First, take up the energy bill that has passed this committee, which I think has a lot to commend in the way of addressing climate change, and pass that.
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Byron Dorgan
Democratic · North Dakota

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Dorgan advocates for passing the energy bill before addressing climate change legislation.

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