Long lead times should be a reason to approve drilling quickly, not to continue putting it off.
Lisa Murkowski: “Long lead times should be a reason to approve drilling quickly, not to continue putting it off.”
On the recordApril 25, 2012
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Murkowski argues for quicker approval of drilling to control oil supply.
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