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On the recordFebruary 17, 2021
This is not a partisan issue. When the temperature drops below zero, no one cares which party the electricity comes from.
Said by
Michael Burgess
Republican · Texas

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Burgess emphasizes the need for non-partisan solutions to energy reliability during crises.

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