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On the recordJanuary 25, 2011
Every barrel that we don't produce from the Gulf means more lost revenue to the Federal Government, more lost jobs, and an additional transfer of American wealth to hostile nations.
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Doc Hastings
Republican · Washington

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Hastings emphasizes the economic impact of reduced oil production from the Gulf.

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