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On the recordMay 4, 2011
We have to not only put money into R&D, but we have to sustain an effort in this country to create a situation here where we can mass produce vehicles that don't use gasoline.
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Joe Barton
Republican · Texas

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Emphasizing the need for investment in research and development for non-gasoline vehicles.

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