VERIFIED QUOTE · reported 2026-10-16
“The lifeblood of America is diesel fuel. Everything you eat, consume, wear is delivered with a diesel-powered vehicle. So, I do believe it's going to hurt them tremendously.”
Scott Belden · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-16
Belden says diesel fuel is essential to the American economy and believes high prices will hurt Republicans at the polls.
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