Political Quotes

On the recordJune 8, 2008
When we're paying more than $4 a gallon for gas, the man who rails against government spending wants to spend $1.2 billion on a tax break for Exxon Mobil. That isn't just irresponsible, it's outrageous.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Obama criticizes McCain's support for tax breaks for oil companies amid rising gas prices.

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