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On the recordMarch 19, 2003
I conclude by reminding members of some very pertinent facts. ANWR has more oil in it than the State of Texas. These are not made-up facts. This is Department of Interior, USGS. This is not insignificant quantities we are dealing with.
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Lisa Murkowski
Republican · Alaska

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Discussing the oil reserves in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) during a Senate floor speech.

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