Gerard: U.S. national interests served better by using coal, 'most secure, plentiful fuel'

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The U.S. will serve its national interests better "by using the most secure and plentiful fuel we have as we continue our efforts to make it cleaner," NMA President and CEO Jack N. Gerard said this week. Speaking before a group of coal operators in Gilbert, WV, Gerard said the upcoming Presidential election would have a large impact on policies that will determine coal's contribution to America's energy future. "Whoever sits in the White House next January will be in a position to decide many of the battles we'll face - and whoever does win could well owe his victory to West Virginia," he said.