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Trent Franks: “We are dependent on countries, in some case, that hate us…”

Featuring: Trent Franks, Conservative | Former U.S. House, Arizona's 8th District

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Protecting the Energy Future with Former Congressman Trent Franks - #energynews #politics

Published | Video Starts at 00:24

And we could have an economic boon of unimaginable dimension. And yet, because we don't do what's necessary to be able to not only expose, but to use our own energy supplies, We are dependent on countries, in some case, that hate us for our energy supply. and it's just not necessary. I mean, there are so many clean and effective ways to gain our energy. (00:24–00:29)

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Asserts that the U.S. relies on hostile countries for energy.

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