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On the recordNovember 1, 2011
America cannot rely on coal, which is a nonsustainable form of energy, one that is damaging to our environment, for our long-term energy needs.
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Dennis Kucinich
Independent · Ohio

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Kucinich emphasizes the unsustainability of coal and the need for new energy solutions.

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