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On the recordMarch 28, 2012
But there's a big difference when it's hauled by rail which adds a significantly higher cost to it.
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John Hoeven
Republican · North Dakota

Editor's note · Context

Discussing the cost implications of transporting oil by rail versus pipeline.

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