Nonsense. Before 2000, NO oil from Alaska was allowed to be sold outside of the US. Even today, no more than about 7% of Alaskan oil is sold to Asia.
Bull, I know the man personally that negotated the agreements. You are either mis-informed or a liar.
Your coice.
Your post indicate you know less about the oil market than you know of me.
If you are going to sound foolish but don't want it pointed out, go find someone who didn't work in the oil industry for 12 years (Standard Oil and BP for that matter, you know, the guys who BUILT the trans Alaskan pipeline) to post around.
By the way, I used to know most of the legal department at BP North America prior to the merger with AMACO, as well as a few guys up in Alyeska (the consortium that BP has a majority share in that operates the TA Pipeline). What's your friends name that negotiated the contract that violates an act of congress - I might know him...