On the recordJanuary 17, 2017
I see nothing in your career to give those fishermen any confidence that you will care one bit for their well being, and not just the well being of the fossil fuel industry.
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congress.govSheldon Whitehouse: “I see nothing in your career to give those fishermen any confidence that you will care one bit for their well being, and…”
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Whitehouse expresses concern over Pruitt's lack of support for fishermen affected by climate change.
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