On the recordMay 16, 2011
In order to do that, we have to be more certain of what we can do in this country and less dependent on the foreign oil that I think they are holding us hostage with.
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congress.govIn order to do that, we have to be more certain of what we can do in this country and less dependent on the foreign oil that I think they are holding us hostage with.
Manchin emphasizes the need for energy independence from foreign oil.
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