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Darrell Issa: “I think we would do better in this Country with a lot more Exxon Mobils, Chevrons, and ConocoPhillips, and a few less…”

On the recordMay 30, 2012
I think we would do better in this Country with a lot more Exxon Mobils, Chevrons, and ConocoPhillips, and a few less Solyndras.
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Darrell Issa
Republican · California

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Issa advocates for traditional energy companies over renewable energy projects.

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