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Tom Cole: “Despite Al Gore's claim, he really didn't invent the…”

Featuring: Tom Cole, Republican | U.S. House Oklahoma, 4th Congressional District

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Published | Video Starts at 36:33

That will probably change the life of the average American more just like the Internet probably change the life of the average American. And you know, Despite Al Gore's claim, he really didn't invent the Internet. And I think Bill Clinton would be the first to admit he didn't have much to do with it, but he certainly benefited from the revenue stream and the productivity that it generated. (36:33–36:37)

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