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Former Vice President Al Gore speaks at Daughters of the American Revolution's Constitution Hall July 17, 2008 in Washington, DC. Gore spoke on "his bold vision for the future of America's energy needs."
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Former Vice President Al Gore speaks at Daughters of the American Revolution's Constitution Hall July 17, 2008 in Washington, DC. Gore spoke on "his bold vision for the future of America's energy needs."
Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images
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