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Danny Davis: “I just simply have to agree with Mr. Cummings that it seems as though President Obama gets no credit for the massive…”

On the recordMay 30, 2012
I just simply have to agree with Mr. Cummings that it seems as though President Obama gets no credit for the massive increases in oil and gas production during his administration and President Bush gets no blame for the oil and gas reductions during his administration.
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Danny Davis
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Davis comments on the credit given to Obama and blame on Bush regarding oil and gas production.

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