I think drilling is important. I think it helps power our economy, but if we are screwing up water in the process, long term, we are making a huge mistake.
Jon Tester: “I think drilling is important. I think it helps power our economy, but if we are screwing up water in the process, long…”
On the recordMarch 3, 2015
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Tester emphasizes the importance of drilling while warning about environmental risks.
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