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Donald Trump: “By next year we'll have double that amount [of oil and gas].”

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Trump takes questions at White House as U.S. blockade of Iranian ports goes into effect | full video

Published | Video Starts at 01:13

We have more oil and gas than Saudi Arabia. Think of this. We produce more Saudi Arabia and add Russia to it, substantially more. And By next year we'll have double that amount [of oil and gas]. So we don't need it, but the world needs it and many ships are heading to our country right now as we speak to load up with the best. Really. (01:13–01:16)

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Asserts that the United States will double its oil and gas production by next year.

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