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“We need to have a culture that says 'the less energy you can use to be comfortable, the better off you are and the better you should feel about yourself'.”

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Roscoe Bartlett
Roscoe Bartlett

Roscoe Bartlett, a former U.S. Representative from the United States, was born on June 3, 1926. He dedicated his political career to environmental protection and agricultural policy reform, holding several significant positions in Congress. more

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