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Frank Lautenberg: There is $700 billion a year leaving from the pockets of our citizens to go to countries that do not like us.

On the recordJuly 13, 2009
There is $700 billion a year leaving from the pockets of our citizens to go to countries that do not like us.
Said by
Frank Lautenberg
Democratic · New Jersey

Editor's note · Context

Lautenberg emphasizes the financial impact of foreign oil dependence.

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