WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) released the following statement after voting to confirm Rick Perry for secretary of the Department of Energy:
“I was pleased to vote for Governor Rick Perry’s confirmation as Department of Energy secretary today. I am very committed to modernizing our energy infrastructure and permitting processes, and continuing critical research. Governor Perry has assured me that he shares this commitment and I am confident he will be a very strong partner with West Virginia as we seek to strengthen our energy sector and protect vital jobs.”
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