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On the recordJuly 29, 2008
And we ought to start drilling for more oil at home, including offshore. We ought to start drilling. Senator Obama opposes that.
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John McCain
Republican · Arizona

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McCain advocates for increased domestic oil drilling and criticizes Obama's stance.

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