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Donald Trump: “We produce more [oil and gas] than Saudi Arabia and add…”

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We don't need this trade. We have our own oil and gas, much more than we need. We have more oil and gas than Saudi Arabia. Think of this. We produce more [oil and gas] than Saudi Arabia and add Russia to it, substantially more. And by next year we'll have double that amount. 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. (01:07)

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Asserts that the United States produces more oil and gas than Saudi Arabia and Russia combined.

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