Dick Durbin said "I would say that for at least 20 of my colleagues, they have come down on the side that speculation is linked to higher prices." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordMarch 20, 2012

I would say that for at least 20 of my colleagues, they have come down on the side that speculation is linked to higher prices.

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Dick Durbin

Democratic · Illinois

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Editor's note · Context

Durbin emphasizes colleagues' belief that speculation affects prices.

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