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Clinton: Climate bill could come first

By MARIN COGAN | 4/28/10 8:18 PM EDT Text Size- + reset


Former president Bill Clinton says he understands the frustrations of moving forward on immigration. AP

Former president Bill Clinton said Wednesday that he's hopeful climate bill negotiations will get back on track — even though he understands the frustrations of both Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) and Democrats looking to move forward on immigration.

“It would help a lot if they got something done because if you price carbon, then the industries of America that have the cash would respond to it. Most of the big manufacturers that I deal with and industrial users would want a deal very badly,â€