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On the recordMay 18, 2016
We think that new offshore oil and drilling or offshore oil and gas drilling would keep the U.S. dependent on fossil fuels and harm our fight against climate change.
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Lisa Murkowski
Republican · Alaska

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Murkowski argues against offshore drilling due to its impact on climate change.

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