"The confusing thing, I thought, was that most of America already knew that we were overly reliant on oil, especially on foreign oil. But it was news that this administration had begun to at least acknowledge that problem"
- Chris Van Hollen
About this Quote
The audio speaker is sharing their idea that the trouble of America's reliance on oil, especially international oil, is currently well-known by most Americans. However, they discover it unusual that the existing administration is just now beginning to recognize and address the issue.
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