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Ed Markey: The reference in the title of this hearing to 'Harnessing American Resources' is appropriate because we are in a horse…

On the recordMarch 16, 2011
The reference in the title of this hearing to 'Harnessing American Resources' is appropriate because we are in a horse race, Mr. Chairman.
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Ed Markey
Democratic · Massachusetts

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Markey discusses the importance of harnessing American resources in energy production.

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