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Jim Costa: “We can break free from oil tyrants, but only if we are willing to act and develop our resources.”

On the recordMarch 23, 2009
We can break free from oil tyrants, but only if we are willing to act and develop our resources.
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Jim Costa
Democratic · California

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Calling for action to reduce dependence on foreign oil producers.

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