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In the face of rising geopolitical challenges from the Chinese Communist Party, Russia and Iran, America must take a hard look at its resources and use every tool possible to ensure our people and economy can continue to thrive. As secretary of state and a member of Congress, I’ve seen firsthand how important energy security and independence are.

The United States is blessed with abundant energy resources, of which we took full advantage in the Trump administration. As a result, we gained a critical edge in global energy markets, enabling us to better support our allies and negotiate with our adversaries from a position of strength.

Maintaining this advantage, though, requires a diverse and reliable mix of energy sources. While much of the political debate has focused on expanding access to oil and natural gas – which is critical – one part of the energy equation that gets less attention than it should is nuclear energy. Unlike many green energy alternatives, nuclear is safe, reliable and capable of producing clean energy around the clock.

An employee talks about how the Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant operates at the PG&E Energy Education Center in San Luis Obispo, California, on Aug. 9, 2024. (Genaro Molina/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)

Expanding nuclear power’s contributions to our energy grid carries massive potential benefits for our nation’s economic........

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