Sheldon Whitehouse actually said...

I would ask that we not consider the health concerns that folks on my side of the aisle have about this measure which would delay the implementation of the plan and therefore create worse health conditions as a smokescreen.

Context

Whitehouse argues against dismissing health concerns related to energy policy as mere political tactics.

08/04/2015

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