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Rick Perry served as the United States Secretary of Energy from January 2017 until December 2019, appointed by President Donald Trump. During his tenure, Perry focused on advancing the U.S. energy agenda, emphasizing domestic production of oil, natural gas, and coal, while also supporting renewable energy research and development. He oversaw initiatives to modernize the federal energy portfolio, streamline regulatory processes, and promote energy independence. Perry’s term was marked by efforts to balance environmental concerns with economic growth, and he worked to strengthen international energy cooperation. His departure in December 2019 concluded a three‑year period of significant policy activity within the Department of Energy.
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