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Chris Wright: “For 17 years, Democrat policies have been attack hydrocarbons, get as many refineries and coal plants closed. You could…”

On the recordSeptember 7, 2026
For 17 years, Democrat policies have been attack hydrocarbons, get as many refineries and coal plants closed. You could summarize their energy and climate policies in two words, expensive energy.
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Chris Wright

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Discussing energy policies and their impact on prices.

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