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Chris Wright: “That's why we're the biggest energy producer in the world.”

Featuring: Chris Wright, Republican | Secretary of Energy | National

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Energy Secretary Chris Wright on Venezuela | Energy Pod

Published | Video Starts at 10:03

I'm sure it does. But new supply, new competition always adds stress to industries, and that's what drives innovation and progress in America. That's why we're the biggest energy producer in the world. And I could go on in other industries as well. Competition drives improvement. The purpose of capitalism is not to protect businesses. It's to serve consumers. (10:03–10:06)

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