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On the recordMay 8, 2006
Well, that would be nice if we could increase the production of oil. You've got to remember, oil production is declining. Even though the price is going up, the amount we're producing is going down.
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Ted Stevens

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Ted Stevens responds to a question about Alaska's reliance on federal funds despite high oil revenues.

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