John Thune said "Today, the United States imports nearly 65 percent of its petroleum. By 2030, we're on a course for importing 70 percent." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordJuly 27, 2011

Today, the United States imports nearly 65 percent of its petroleum. By 2030, we're on a course for importing 70 percent.

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Thune highlights the increasing dependency on foreign oil for U.S. petroleum needs.

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