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On the recordOctober 29, 2019
While I don't agree with the proposals like the Green New Deal, if the majority is pursuing these kinds of radical transformations of our country's energy system, shouldn't getting infrastructure built as quickly and safely as possible be at the very top of their to-do list?
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Fred Upton
Republican · Michigan

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Upton critiques the Green New Deal and emphasizes the need for efficient infrastructure development.

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