Joe Barton: “I support the rights of States to have energy policies, but if you…”

On the recordJuly 23, 2014

I support the rights of States to have energy policies, but if you look at my home State of Texas, we have the highest economic growth in the country.

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Joe Barton

Republican · Texas

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Barton emphasizes Texas's successful energy policies and economic growth.

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