Political Quotes

On the recordJuly 13, 2009
I think that we risk trading that reliance on foreign oil for a reliance on foreign minerals.
Said by
Lisa Murkowski
Republican · Alaska

Editor's note · Context

Murkowski expresses concern about dependency on foreign minerals similar to oil.

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