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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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