Political Quotes

On the recordJune 16, 2008
There is no way that allowing offshore drilling would lower gas prices right now. At best, you're looking at five years or more down the road.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

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Barack Obama argues against offshore drilling as a solution for immediate gas price reductions.

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