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On the recordJuly 23, 2018
I think we can all agree that a disruption in the Strait of Hormuz would be a catastrophe of the level that we are talking about the Strategic Petroleum Reserve being important.
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Angus King
Independent · Maine

Editor's note · Context

Senator King emphasizes the critical nature of the Strait of Hormuz for oil supply.

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