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On the recordJuly 13, 2009
In plain English, it would not change behavior enough to cause people to drive less and reduce carbon.
Said by
Lamar Alexander
Republican · Tennessee

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Alexander summarizes the inefficacy of a carbon price in changing driving habits.

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