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On the recordApril 8, 2013
I believe our country needs energy that transitions America to a lower carbon economy and is built on 3 pillars: strong economic growth, reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, and energy innovation.
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Ron Wyden
Democratic · Oregon

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Wyden emphasizes the need for a transition to a lower carbon economy.

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