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WATCH: Chris Wright testifies at Senate confirmation hearing for energy secretary

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Chris Wright , President-elect Donald Trump's pick for energy secretary, said he would promote all sources of American energy.

He has been one of the industry’s loudest voices against efforts to fight climate change.

He believes more fossil fuel production can lift people out of poverty around the globe.

Protesters interrupted the confirmation hearing multiple times.

Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski asked Wright if he would support a proposed mega-gas project in her home state to export liquefied natural gas overseas.

Wright said he wants to accelerate the development of nuclear energy so it can meet a far greater share of the world’s demand for electricity.

He said he will sever all ties across the energy industry if confirmed.

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