John Barrasso: “We cannot tie America's hands behind its back with onerous red tape if…”

On the recordAugust 3, 2009

We cannot tie America's hands behind its back with onerous red tape if we are going to achieve energy independence.

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Republican · Wyoming

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Barrasso argues that excessive regulations hinder energy independence.

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John Barrasso: “We cannot tie America's hands behind its back with onerous red tape if we are going to achieve energy independence.”