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On the recordJune 14, 2000
it was interesting to hear the gentleman's comments about producers turn their wells right back on. That shows the gentleman does not understand the oil industry.
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John W. Peterson
Pennsylvania

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Discussing misconceptions about the oil industry during a debate.

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