On the recordMay 3, 1978
Mr. President, we must remember that we cannot win this energy fight by withholding reinforcements from our first line of defense in the Nation's coal field.
Mr. President, we must remember that we cannot win this energy fight by withholding reinforcements from our first line of defense in the Nation's coal field.
Supporting an amendment related to coal in energy legislation.
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