On the recordApril 18, 2012
This fracking thing is not new. It has been done. This is a charade by those that do not want any fossil fuels developed.
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congress.govThis fracking thing is not new. It has been done. This is a charade by those that do not want any fossil fuels developed.
Criticizing opposition to fossil fuel development on tribal lands.
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