That's why we need to pass permitting reform this year. Some projects are taking up to eight years to permit. And I'll tell you this, this is encouraging for Americans. Republican governors and Democrat governors, we agree on this issue. It takes way too long. Congress is the holdup because when Washington tries to control energy from the top down, everybody pays the price. Higher cost, everything costs more. That's not the American way. (14:50–14:56)
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Asserts bipartisan agreement among governors that permitting processes take too long.
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