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On the recordMarch 6, 2012
I am not blaming speculators for these sharp increases in gas prices, but I do believe it is worth examining this issue more closely.
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Bobby Rush
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Rush acknowledged speculation's role in rising gas prices while not placing full blame on it.

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