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John W. Peterson: “Some of the best jobs in America are producing energy. When you buy Luke Oil gasoline down here, that is produced in…”

On the recordJuly 17, 2007
Some of the best jobs in America are producing energy. When you buy Luke Oil gasoline down here, that is produced in Russia, and only the person selling it makes money in America. Mr. Pearce can tell you how many people make money because he knows that business in the production of energy. He will give you some great information.
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John W. Peterson
Pennsylvania

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Discussing the economic impact of energy production and foreign gasoline sales.

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