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On the recordJuly 8, 2015
I believe the current crude oil exports restrictions are also standing in the way of real economic and geopolitical benefits.
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Joe Barton
Republican · Texas

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Barton argues that lifting oil export restrictions would benefit the economy and geopolitics.

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