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On the recordFebruary 27, 2012
the answer is not just drilling. But it is part of the solution.
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Lisa Murkowski
Republican · Alaska

Editor's note · Context

Murkowski emphasizes that while drilling is important, it isn't the sole solution to oil dependency.

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