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“We should start by allowing drilling in Alaska's National Wildlife Refuge. It can provide billions of barrels of recoverable oil and trillions of cubic feet of recoverable natural gas.”

Quote by Mac Thornberry

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Mac Thornberry is an experienced U.S. politician, serving as a representative for Texas's 13th Congressional District. Born on July 15, 1958, he has held several key positions in Congress, including Chairman of the House Committee on Armed Services. Thornberry's political career focuses on defense and military policy. more

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