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On the recordNovember 18, 1999
Why would we encourage the construction and operation of more oil and gas wells in U.S. waters than are necessary?
Said by
Christopher John
Louisiana
Source
congress.gov
Nov 18, 1999

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Questioning the rationale behind excessive oil and gas drilling.

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