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On the recordMarch 14, 2002
Also, there is an effort here where some think we can produce our way out of the energy crisis in which we find ourselves. Does the Senator acknowledge, out of the worldwide reserves of petroleum, the United States has 3 percent, including Alaska, and the rest of the world has 97 percent? Does the Senator acknowledge that as a fact?
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Harry Reid
Democratic · Nevada

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Discussing the limitations of U.S. petroleum reserves during a debate on energy policy.

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