Political Quotes

On the recordMarch 7, 2012
Coal makes us sick; oil makes us sick. It is ruining our country. It is ruining our world.
Said by
Harry Reid
Democratic · Nevada

Editor's note · Context

Reid expresses strong opposition to coal and oil for their negative impacts.

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