WATCH LIVE: Rick Perry's confirmation hearing for energy secretary

Former Texas governor Rick Perry during a Senate confirmation hearing (Screenshot)

January 19, 2017

The Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources is holding a confirmation hearing Thursday for Rick Perry, President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for energy secretary. Watch live video below:

WATCH LIVE: Rick Perry's confirmation hearing for energy secretary

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