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On the recordDecember 1, 2011
Do Americans want secure, stable oil from a friendly neighbor in Canada? Or do they want to continue importing high-priced conflict oil from unfriendly regions?
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Ed Markey
Democratic · Massachusetts

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Markey questions the choice between Canadian oil and conflict oil from other regions.

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