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Matt Cartwright: “I never said I would ban fracking.”

Featuring: Matt Cartwright, Democratic | Former U.S. House, Pennsylvania, District 8

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Pennsylvania 8th Congressional District Debate

Published | Video Starts at 50:59

With flood rates rising and more and more people subject to floodplain and insurance requirements, we have to take it seriously. I like that we're investing in renewable technology, but, Boris, we're not there yet. We're not there yet. And I never said I would ban fracking. That was never true. I'd like you to show me where I said that, sunshine. And I'll tell you another thing. (50:59–51:01)

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Denies having stated he would ban fracking.

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