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Andy Barr: I thank the gentleman. And I think his final point was a good one; that, ironically, the EPA's overly restrictive…

On the recordApril 17, 2013
I thank the gentleman. And I think his final point was a good one; that, ironically, the EPA's overly restrictive policies are actually contributing to a negative global environment. The crackdown on domestic energy production is producing exports to countries with inferior electrical generation capabilities. We need to unleash the American free enterprise system. The American free enterprise system is what will solve problems in utility generation and energy production. So I thank the gentleman, and I look forward to continuing to work with him on this important topic. I now would like to recognize the gentlelady from West Virginia.
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Andy Barr
Republican · Kentucky
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Apr 17, 2013

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