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Hi TOL,

One of your commentators expressed his doubts about the realism of Obama's hope to wean America from foreign oil in 10 years. On NPR coverage last night I heard the same comment from a pundit. But, if I heard Obama right, he said he hopes to wean us from Middle Eastern oil in 10 years, not all foreign oil. Still a tall order, but possible with an aggressive energy conservation and alternative fuels push. Though we get a lot of our oil from the Middle East, I think we get more from Canada, Mexico, and other regions. I'd appreciate it if you could confirm my memory of Obama's statement and, if I'm right, correct this misperception.

Thanks,

Bob

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