Now, in the space of a year, we've spent 450 percent more for power than we did the year before, and bought essentially the same amount of power. This year, that number's likely to go up. That can't go on forever and have us continue to be the economic engine for America.
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- Author's profession: Politician
- Nationality: american
- Born: December 26, 1942
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