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On the recordMay 16, 2011
I think that is what we are trying to get at. So that it is fair process that certainly protects the environment, but that empowers private investment and empowers more energy production for this country.
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John Hoeven
Republican · North Dakota

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Senator Hoeven emphasizes the need for a fair permitting process that balances environmental protection and energy production.

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