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On the recordJune 6, 2012
To think about using windmills when we have nuclear reactors would be like General Scowcroft going to war in sailboats when we had a nuclear navy available.
Said by
Lamar Alexander
Republican · Tennessee

Editor's note · Context

Alexander compares nuclear power to outdated military strategies, emphasizing its importance.

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