05/05/2014
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"Producing quality petroleum products and raw materials in America enhances our national energy and economic security."
"But that oil is not going to stay here in the United States to help American consumers."
"in my 23 years in the Congress, this will be the first time that the oil industry will be lobbying for something that will ostensibly lower their prices and their profits."
"energy independence for America suggests that we are using our natural resources, particularly those on Federal lands and waters, to benefit America."