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SD Senator John Thune Critical of Administration’s Dealings with Saudi Arabia

SD Senator John Thune Critical of Administration’s Dealings with Saudi Arabia

Senator John Thune Photo: WNAX


The Biden Administration is criticizing Saudi Arabia for leading the OPEC plus countries in cutting oil production to hold up prices.
South Dakota Senator John Thune says it puts the US in a tough position….https://on.soundcloud.com/j34yd

While some oil companies have cut back on drilling on their own, Thune says government policies are not helping….https://on.soundcloud.com/GE13a

Thune says the Administration is also pressuring companies to not invest in new gas and oil production….https://on.soundcloud.com/acd8M

The US is pumping just under twelve million barrels a day, third in the world.

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