Executives have power, but the legislature should have power as well. And the legislature should have the ability to challenge overreach by an executive. In this instance, the declaration of an energy emergency, when We're producing more energy than we ever have in our history. as a way to give oil and gas an easy pass. Lane to avoid environmental regulation is making our environment worse, our costs higher, and our economy weaker. (17:12–17:15)
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Asserts that the U.S. is producing more energy than at any other time in its history.
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