America used to be the leader in innovation when it comes to energy production. We need to support research into cutting edge nuclear power, such as small modular reactors. We're falling behind China and Russia right now [in energy production innovation]. These technologies produce electricity, cheap electricity, even when wind and solar cannot meet demand. Plus, all the fossil fuel workers that have really driven the economy for generations can transfer their skill sets, their jobs, their pensions or livelihoods into these types of plants. (00:30–00:35)
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Asserts that the U.S. is lagging behind China and Russia in energy production innovation.
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