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Bob Menendez Jr.: “Why would the United States spend billions of dollars and place our military personnel at risk to ensure the flow of…”

On the recordMarch 12, 2014
Why would the United States spend billions of dollars and place our military personnel at risk to ensure the flow of energy half a world away, but neglect an opportunity to enable the flow of energy in our very own backyard, creating jobs, tax revenue, and greater security?
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Bob Menendez Jr.
Democratic · New Jersey

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Questioning U.S. energy priorities and military risks versus local energy opportunities.

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