Political Quotes

On the recordMarch 11, 2009
the vast majority of Americans are going to run their cars on petroleum for the foreseeable future.
Said by
Lisa Murkowski
Republican · Alaska

Editor's note · Context

Murkowski acknowledges the continued reliance on petroleum despite hopes for renewables.

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