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Lamar Smith: The notion of true American energy independence, long dismissed as unrealistic, is now attainable, perhaps even by the…

On the recordJune 17, 2013
The notion of true American energy independence, long dismissed as unrealistic, is now attainable, perhaps even by the end of this decade.
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Lamar Smith
Republican · Texas

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Smith emphasizes the feasibility of American energy independence in the near future.

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