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On the recordFebruary 6, 2012
We want to protect Americans from these spikes at the pump because it hurts, and it hurts us as we are getting on with our economic recovery.
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Barbara Boxer
Democratic · California

Editor's note · Context

Boxer emphasizes the need to shield Americans from rising oil prices affecting economic recovery.

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