"As hurricanes Katrina and Rita raged through the southeastern United States last summer, much of America's energy infrastructure based in the Gulf of Mexico was damaged or destroyed causing gas prices to soar"
- Rick Renzi
About this Quote
In this quote, Rick Renzi is talking about the effect of hurricanes Katrina and Rita on the southeastern United States. He keeps in mind that these effective storms caused considerable damage to America's energy facilities, which is mainly found in the Gulf of Mexico. As an outcome, gas rates increased as the supply of oil and gas was disrupted. This had a major effect on the economy and life for many Americans. Renzi's declaration highlights the vulnerability of our energy systems to natural disasters and the need for much better preparation and durability in the face of such occasions.
This quote is written / told by Rick Renzi somewhere between June 11, 1958 and today. He was a famous Politician from USA.
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