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Maria Cantwell: “I think energy markets are the lifeblood of any economy.”

On the recordMay 19, 2014
I think energy markets are the lifeblood of any economy.
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Maria Cantwell
Democratic · Washington

Editor's note · Context

Emphasizes the importance of energy markets for economic development.

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