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Nydia Velázquez: accountability and transparency with this contract is essential, so that we don't get into foot dragging, we don't get…

On the recordOctober 5, 2021
accountability and transparency with this contract is essential, so that we don't get into foot dragging, we don't get into double dealing, and we don't get into preferences that take away from meeting that transition goal, because I think you can do both, chew gum and walk.
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Nydia Velázquez
Democratic · New York

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Emphasizes the need for accountability in energy transition contracts.

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