Wesley Hunt: “In 1941, when U boats threatened tanker routes supplying the…”

“During World War II, the United States government routinely condemned land that was used to build ammunition plants to supply our troops in Europe. In 1941, when U boats threatened tanker routes supplying the northeast, Congress gave the government condemnation authority for pipelines right of way. The impact of that legislation ensured that the war effort in Europe was kept fueled. Amendment 1085 follows that same proven model. A federal property interest securing a privately operated fuel corridor.” (00:54–01:01)

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