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On the recordJune 12, 2019
Nuclear is a critical component of our Nation's energy system. It also has been vital to our national security powering the nuclear Navy and providing for our common defense.
Said by
Jeff Duncan
Republican · South Carolina

Editor's note · Context

Duncan emphasizes the importance of nuclear energy for national security and emissions reduction.

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