In 1973, America imported 30 percent of its crude oil needs. Today, that number has doubled to more … - Gary Miller

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Gary Miller

In 1973, America imported 30 percent of its crude oil needs. Today, that number has doubled to more than 60 percent. Gas prices are as high as they are now in part because we've had no comprehensive national energy policy for the past few decades

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