States certainly under the Supreme Court decision do have the right for economic reasons to determine whether or not they want a nuclear power plant.
Bernie Sanders: “States certainly under the Supreme Court decision do have the right for economic reasons to determine whether or not…”
On the recordJune 15, 2011
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Senator Sanders emphasizes states' rights to decide on nuclear plants based on economic factors.
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