Quote by Peter DeFazio

Of the 55 refineries closed in America in the last 10 years, they were all closed for economic reasons, mostly oil company mergers. Not a single one was closed for environmental purposes or objections.

Of the 55 refineries closed in America in the last 10 years,

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This quote emphasizes that the closure of 55 refineries in the United States over the last decade was primarily driven by economic factors, particularly due to oil company mergers. The quote implies that none of these closures were a result of environmental concerns or objections. Essentially, it suggests that economic considerations and industry consolidation played a more significant role in refinery closures than environmental factors.

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By Peter DeFazio

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