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On the recordMarch 1, 2011
Indeed, it is actually an economic win, because it allows us to compete effectively in hugely developing, rapidly growing industries that we would otherwise fall behind in and lose jobs and economic position to.
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Sheldon Whitehouse
Democratic · Rhode Island

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Whitehouse emphasizes the economic benefits of addressing climate change.

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