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Joe Barton: “This bill is good policy for both economic and strategic reasons.”

On the recordJuly 8, 2015
This bill is good policy for both economic and strategic reasons.
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Joe Barton
Republican · Texas

Editor's note · Context

Barton argues for lifting the crude oil ban for economic benefits.

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