Why is it important that the three seats which are now held by myself, Jim O'Connor, who's not running free election, and Anatole, who's the Democrat, why is it important that all three become Republican? Is because We are constantly defending our state, the state of energy in Arizona against Green, new deal policies, against California influences. We need to do all we can to ensure reliability first and foremost, and the affordability of our rates. So as a commissioner over the last four years, I hear probably 40 to 50 rate cases a year. (40:40–40:51)
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Asserts that the Arizona Corporation Commission is defending Arizona's energy policies against Green New Deal policies and California influences.
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