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Wesley Hunt: “Oil is a globally traded commodity.”

Featuring: Wesley Hunt, Republican | U.S. House, Texas, District 38

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Published July 26, 2026 | Video Starts at 07:35

I urge a strong no vote gentleman. California yields. Gentleman from Texas is recognized. Three minutes, correct? Yes. Mr. Hunt has three minutes. Oil is a globally traded commodity. This is a one team, one fight conversation. It doesn't matter which state you are from. (07:35–07:39)

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Asserts that oil is traded globally.

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