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John W. Peterson: “I think it is an indictment of the Clinton-Gore administration with a complete lack of energy policy and an…”

On the recordJune 14, 2000
I think it is an indictment of the Clinton-Gore administration with a complete lack of energy policy and an inappropriate management of research dollars. Yes, I think it is an indictment of the last 5 years previous to that of this administration, who had had no energy policy and helped us become dependent on foreign countries.
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John W. Peterson
Pennsylvania

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Criticizing the energy policy of the Clinton-Gore administration.

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