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Barack Obama’s Energy Renewal

Michael Werz comments on Obama's response to the oil spill and on the political controversy surrounding the climate and energy bill in the U.S. Senate in this German radio interview.

Michael Werz argues that Barack Obama’s performance record during the first two years in office has been outstanding, given the monumental challenges of his presidency. Werz goes on to comment on the oil spill and comments on the political controversy surrounding the climate and energy bill in the U.S. Senate. The interview is in German.

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Michael Werz

Former Senior Fellow

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