It is beyond controversy that early abuse of any addictive substance spikes the chances of long-term dependence.

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"It's another example of short-term political posturing from Washington, not the long-term leadership we need to solve our dependence on oil, " he said.

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He argued that an expanded investment is needed to lay the foundation for long-term economic growth, cut dependence on foreign oil and slow the process of global warming.

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Now, the only long-term solution to high energy prices is reducing our dependence on foreign oil and lowering the carbon intensity of our economy.

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Sadly, dependence on the Big Three has had long-term tragic results for this entire region.

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And the President has a very long-term vision about where we need to go in terms of cutting our dependence on foreign oil, investing in clean energy, investing in renewables.

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Dependence on oil, a large expatriate workforce, and growing inflation pressures are significant long-term challenges.

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