I heard it from energy workers in the Permian Basin and the Eagle Ford Shale. Men and women who know that American energy independence isn't just about dollars and cents. It's about national security and freedom. It's about families being able to fill their gas tanks without emptying their bank accounts. Look, common sense isn't complicated. It tells us that borders have to mean something. (09:41–09:53)
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Asserts that energy independence is crucial for national security and freedom.
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