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Louie Gohmert: The need to end this de facto moratorium is not only crucial to the Gulf, but it is also a national imperative.

On the recordMarch 15, 2011
The need to end this de facto moratorium is not only crucial to the Gulf, but it is also a national imperative.
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Louie Gohmert
Republican · Texas

Editor's note · Context

Gohmert emphasizes the urgency of lifting the drilling moratorium for national interests.

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