Jeff Bingaman actually said...

Today, for the first time in almost forever, this Nation has the opportunity to be able to foresee the day when it can conduct foreign policy without being preoccupied by Middle East oil and hence Middle East politics.

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Bingaman discusses the potential for U.S. energy independence affecting foreign policy.

11/07/2011

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