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Eric Swalwell: “I believe this provides at best an energy lifeline, but I think true energy independence in our country will be when we…”

On the recordSeptember 8, 2014
I believe this provides at best an energy lifeline, but I think true energy independence in our country will be when we are able to fully harness and capture the renewables.
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Eric Swalwell
Democratic · California

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Swalwell argues that Bakken petroleum is not true energy independence, emphasizing the need for renewable energy.

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