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On the recordJune 17, 2013
So we are poised as a country to really be in a great position to turn--over my past decade of being here, it is always we are sending our money to the Middle East because they have the energy.
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John Shimkus
Republican · Illinois

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Shimkus emphasizes the potential for the U.S. to become energy independent and economically strong.

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