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The current state of affairs is troubling; despite the U.S. ranking as a top oil producer, it continues to import crude oil from countries like Saudi Arabia and Russia. This dependency poses risks not only to the American economy but also compromises national security. The environment, ironically, has been used as justification for limiting fossil fuel production, but critics argue these policies have rendered the U.S. reliant on more environmentally damaging alternatives from foreign nations.