Bob Casey Jr.: “There's no question [gas extraction] has been a job benefit…”

“They see the gas extraction jobs as a way to keep their families there. And There's no question [gas extraction] has been a job benefit to the state. But the state also has a very strong commitment, as we've had over the last 50 to 75 years of environmental protection after letting coal companies do what they wanted for the previous hundred years.” (35:15–35:18)

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