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Barack Obama: Today, we're announcing the expansion of offshore oil and gas exploration. But in ways that balance the need to harness…

On the recordMarch 30, 2010
Today, we're announcing the expansion of offshore oil and gas exploration. But in ways that balance the need to harness domestic energy resources and the need to protect America's natural resources.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

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President Obama announced plans to expand offshore oil and gas exploration while balancing energy needs with environmental protection.

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