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On the recordJanuary 7, 2009
We all know that would be a disaster for energy security, for jobs, and for the health of our economy.
Said by
Lamar Alexander
Republican · Tennessee

Editor's note · Context

Alexander emphasizes the importance of coal for energy security and the economy.

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