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Bob Corker: “The purpose of cap and trade is to drive up energy prices from things--from energy that's generated from fossil fuels.”

On the recordApril 21, 2009
The purpose of cap and trade is to drive up energy prices from things--from energy that's generated from fossil fuels.
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Bob Corker
Republican · Tennessee

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Corker explains the intent behind cap and trade legislation.

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