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Barack Obama: We can't afford a situation where speculators artificially manipulate markets by buying up oil, creating the perception…

On the recordApril 16, 2012
We can't afford a situation where speculators artificially manipulate markets by buying up oil, creating the perception of a shortage and driving prices higher only to flip the oil for a quick profit.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

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Obama discusses the need to prevent market manipulation by speculators affecting gas prices.

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