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Bernie Sanders: “We must make permanent the solar and wind tax credits that…”

Featuring: Bernie Sanders, Independent | U.S. Senate, Vermont

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Bernie Welcomes Friends of the Earths Endorsement

Published | Video Starts at 06:33

I am for moving forward to transform our energy system away from fossil fuel to energy efficiency and sustainable energy. And to do those things, We must make permanent the solar and wind tax credits that have driven down costs, helped deploy 85 gigawatts of renewable energy across the country, and have created hundreds of thousands of jobs in sustainable energy. It is time to end the hypocrisy of those who argue that these tax credits are quote, unquote, too expensive or they're no longer needed, but who support continuing the … (06:33–06:52)

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Asserts the importance of making solar and wind tax credits permanent due to their economic and environmental benefits.

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