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John Rutherford: “The idea that our military has to continue to rely on fuel delivered by foreign tankers, I think, is just…”

On the recordMay 9, 2022
The idea that our military has to continue to rely on fuel delivered by foreign tankers, I think, is just unconscionable.
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John Rutherford
Republican · Florida

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Rutherford criticizes reliance on foreign tankers for military fuel, emphasizing national security concerns.

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