The following is the unofficial transcript of a FIRST ON CNBC interview with Energy Secretary Rick Perry and CNBC’s Brian Sullivan
First On CNBC: CNBC Transcript: Energy Secretary Rick Perry Speaks with CNBC ‘s Brian Sullivan at CERAWeek by IHS Markit Today
WHEN: Today, Monday, March 11,2019
WHERE: CNBC’s “ Squawk Alley ” – live from CERAWeek by IHS Markit in Houston, TX
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The following is the unofficial transcript of a FIRST ON CNBC interview with Energy Secretary Rick Perry and CNBC’s Brian Sullivan on CNBC’s “Squawk Alley” (M-F 11AM – 12PM) today, Monday, March 11th, live from CERAWeek by IHS Markit in Houston, TX. The following is a link to video of the interview on CNBC.com:
MORGAN BRENNAN: It is a perfect time, speaking of, to get some perspective from a member of the President, President Trump ’s cabinet. Let’s head to Houston now where Brian Sullivan is sitting down with Energy Secretary Rick Perry. Brian.
BRIAN SULLIVAN: Morgan, thank you very much. I am pleased be joined here at the CERAWeek conference by Secretary Perry. Secretary, thank you very much.
RICK PERRY: Glad to be here.
BRIAN SULLIVAN: Wow, a lot to get to in a short time. Let’s jump right in. Trade negotiations are under way. I know that’s not necessarily your domain, but energy is a massive part of our exports and imports to and from China. How does energy’s role in trade effect the ultimate outcome?
RICK PERRY: Now, obviously that is Ambassador Lighthizer’s world, and he does a fabulous job by the way, a very good negotiator. It is part of the mix. It may not be the driver, but it’s always hanging out there as part of the matrix if you will. So very important. And America now has the ability to use that in a very positive way when it comes to trade negotiations.
BRIAN SULLIVAN: Is it sort of a lever that we have to pull?
RICK PERRY: Yeah, sure it is.
