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On the recordFebruary 14, 2012
Despite the claims of critics, the Obama Administration has been fostering both traditional oil and gas development, while moving us forward to a clean energy future.
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Ed Markey
Democratic · Massachusetts

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Markey defends the Obama Administration's balanced energy approach amid criticism.

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