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On the recordMay 27, 2009
The energy development in this part of the State, particularly with the oil boom associated with the development of the Bakken Formation, is crucial not only to our economy, but is important to the national effort to reduce our dependence on foreign energy.
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Kent Conrad
Democratic · North Dakota

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Kent Conrad emphasizes the importance of energy development for the economy and national energy independence.

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