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“But our energy woes are in many ways the result of classic market failures that can only be addressed through collective action, and government is the vehicle for collective action in a democracy.”

Quote by Sherwood Boehlert

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Sherwood Boehlert

Sherwood Boehlert was an accomplished American politician born on September 28, 1936. He served in various significant roles in the U.S. Congress and had a profound impact on science and technology policy. more

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