Democrats have laid out a program that, if adopted, would make us independent of Middle Eastern oil in ten years, and create a new economy especially for those in rural America. Our program invests in clean energy alternatives and provides energy assistance for those in need.

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Bill Clinton comments
Clyburn negatively viewed Bill Clinton's remarks regarding Barack Obama winning the South Carolina primary. Clyburn puJim Clyburnd for a 2010 contract to convert plutonium from old weapons into nuclear fuel. This measure will benefit South Carolina business and farmers and is thus heavily backed by these groups.

James Enos "Jim" Clyburn (born July 21 1940) is the U. He was previously House Majority Whip serving in that post from 2007 to 2011.