John Hoeven actually said...

It is absolutely vital. You know, you mention some of these new formations. The oil is not connected.

Hoeven emphasizes the importance of hydraulic fracturing for oil retrieval.

07/20/2009

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What actions have you taken to make sure that a similar spill or accident does not occur in the future?

It benefits the consumer, it benefits families, it benefits small businesses across this Nation.

American oil producers will be uniquely disadvantaged by this agreement.

I think that this is reckless. I do not think that this makes sense.