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Harry Reid: “We have spoken several times today about energy policy. I will spend a few more minutes talking about something that has…”

On the recordOctober 10, 2001
We have spoken several times today about energy policy. I will spend a few more minutes talking about something that has created a lot of confusion and controversy and in some respects bad feelings; that is, what we should do about ANWR. [...] It is tough, very difficult to prevent accidents. It is very difficult and tougher still to prevent those who may be out to cause problems in the wilderness.
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Harry Reid
Democratic · Nevada

Editor's note · Context

Discussing energy policy and the controversy surrounding drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR).

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