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Martin Heinrich: “While today is a day to celebrate, it’s also a reminder that it should not take 18 years to build critical energy…”

On the recordJune 19, 2026
While today is a day to celebrate, it’s also a reminder that it should not take 18 years to build critical energy infrastructure in America.
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Martin Heinrich
Democratic · New Mexico

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Commenting on the duration of the project

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