John Thune: “Increasing the supply of fuel in this country at a time when…”

“And that solves a couple of important problems, one of which is demand for corn in this country at a time when we're losing some of our export markets. And secondly, Increasing the supply of fuel in this country at a time when gas prices are going up. So as an economic matter, it makes all the sense in the world. So I deviate and I understand and thank you for your indulgence on that subject.” (02:04–02:10)

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