Political Quotes

On the recordOctober 17, 2011
It makes no sense for America to sit stubbornly in between active drilling operations in neighboring waters with our arms folded.
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Lisa Murkowski
Republican · Alaska

Editor's note · Context

Murkowski emphasizes the need for the U.S. to engage in offshore drilling.

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