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On the recordMarch 6, 2012
Let us break the monopoly of crude oil and a liquid transportation fuel.
Said by
John Shimkus
Republican · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Shimkus advocates for breaking the oil monopoly to allow consumer choice.

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