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“But they are not going to take on Big Oil because Big Oil is very generous at campaign time, and this is all about the elections. They want to pretend that they are doing something meaningful.”

Quote by Peter DeFazio

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Peter DeFazio is an American politician currently serving as a U.S. Representative. Born on May 27, 1947, he represents Oregon's 4th congressional district. DeFazio has focused on labor, environmental, and consumer issues throughout his political career. more

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