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On the recordMay 30, 2012
I am very skeptical that thousands of wells and many different types of rock and soil conditions across the country can be overseen from Washington better than by State leaders who know the people and the land.
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James Lankford
Republican · Oklahoma

Editor's note · Context

Lankford expresses doubt about federal oversight of state energy regulations.

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