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Donald Trump: “I got [the first LNG plant] approved in one day.”

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Published November 19, 2025 | Video Starts at 24:45

And they had given up. Massive investments were being made by other countries. And the richest people, they couldn't get them approved. I got myself involved, right, Doug? The first one I got [the first LNG plant] approved in one day. The second one, I got a little cocky. I took my time. It took me one week. And they're both operating today and they're tremendously successful. I got one. (24:45–49:57)

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