claim: "we're the only major oil-producing nation in the world with a self-imposed ban on exporting our crude oil to other nations."
author: barry duval
evidence_1: "we're the only major oil-producing nation in the world with a self-imposed ban  on exporting our crude oil to other nations." — politifact virginia on thursday, ...
evidence_2: comparatively, other major industrial countries like britain, france, and ... during  wwi, planes were first employed for reconnaissance, but air battles soon  followed. ... though the united states produces roughly one million barrels of oil  per day, ... in response, the u.s. government imposes controls on oil exports to  japan, ...
evidence_3: u.s. energy independence relates to the goal of reducing the united states  imports of ... beginning in the 1970s, exports of crude oil were illegal without a  permit; ... in mid-century the country shifted from being a major exporter to a net  importer. ... foreign dependence is not the only factor in north american energy  politics, ...
evidence_4: apr 12, 2012 ... america is still dependent on foreign oil, but the sources are changing. ... were a  bit higher in 2010, while persian gulf oil accounted for a bit ... america is one of  the world's largest oil producers, and close to 40 ... most of the imports currently  come from five countries: canada, .... npr thanks our sponsors.
evidence_5: oct 12, 2015 ... experts agree: crude oil exports will grow the economy ... investment and gdp,  reduce our trade deficit and enhance our national security. ... wall street journal:  “the oil export ban is an example of self-defeating resource .... on iran are lifted,  the u.s. will remain the only major oil-producing country ...