Bill Johnson actually said...

I don't know why America, Mr. Secretary, why we have to learn this lesson the hard way; that coal still provides the most reliable, affordable energy on the planet.

Context

Johnson questions the reliance on coal despite its reliability and affordability.

06/01/2015

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