The Hill News

Many of us have just returned from long holiday weekend travels and celebrating our nation's independence with road trips to the beach or visits with friends and relatives.

Yet while we were off reveling in our country's freedom, every stop at every gas station along the way should have served as a stark reminder of another threat to our independence and future: Our addiction to oil.

Having recently retired from the U.S. Navy after 20 years in the SEAL Teams, I have seen firsthand the tremendous resources our country dedicates to protecting oil infrastructure, both onshore and in the sea lanes used by oil tankers.

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