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Henry Waxman: “It is a good thing when we are less dependent on foreign oil.”

On the recordJuly 9, 2012
It is a good thing when we are less dependent on foreign oil.
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Henry Waxman
Democratic · California

Editor's note · Context

Waxman emphasizes the benefits of reducing foreign oil dependence while acknowledging climate change.

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