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Dick Durbin: “I understand, when we talk about the futures markets and the oil prices, that speculation is not illegal.”

On the recordApril 4, 2011
I understand, when we talk about the futures markets and the oil prices, that speculation is not illegal.
Said by
Dick Durbin
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Acknowledging the role of speculation in oil prices during a discussion.

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