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On the recordJune 8, 2011
The strength of the American economy depends on investment in clean energy technologies such as lithium-ion batteries that will bolster our national security, reduce our dependence on foreign oil, protect our environment and to me, most importantly, it will create jobs.
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Maria Cantwell
Democratic · Washington

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Emphasizes the importance of investing in clean energy for national security and job creation.

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