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On the recordMarch 14, 2012
the future of nuclear power will 100 percent be determined by whether or not the taxpayers of this country continue to provide huge, huge financial support to the nuclear power industry for the indefinite future.
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Bernie Sanders
Independent · Vermont

Editor's note · Context

Sanders argues that taxpayer support is crucial for the future of nuclear power.

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