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On the recordAugust 6, 2008
I spoke up against out-of-control spending. I spoke up against the administration and Congress and Senator Obama when they gave us an energy bill with more than giveaways to big oil and really no solution to our energy problems.
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John McCain
Republican · Arizona

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John McCain criticizes the energy bill supported by Barack Obama, claiming it benefits big oil without addressing energy issues.

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