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On the recordOctober 28, 2009
It would be my hope that our committee would hold its fire until we have heard all of the witnesses and examined the key issues as to how we deal with global warming, climate change; how we protect the jobs that are at stake; how we deal with the electrical rates; and how we deal with the critical issue of freeing ourselves from dependence on foreign oil.
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Arlen Specter
Democratic · Pennsylvania

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Senator Specter emphasizes the need for careful consideration before making decisions on climate change legislation.

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