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On the recordJanuary 24, 2012
I think the Chinese are profoundly pleased. The Canadians, our allies, are profoundly disappointed.
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John Shimkus
Republican · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Shimkus comments on the geopolitical implications of oil interests.

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