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On the recordMarch 21, 2012
This is disappointing. After last year's testimony from Exxon CEO Rex Tillerson said that any price for crude oil over $70 is speculation.
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Rosa DeLauro
Democratic · Connecticut

Editor's note · Context

Criticizing budget cuts that hinder oversight of oil market speculation.

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