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John Yarmuth: “Well, ironically, in a way, this President did say that because in 2004, when he was campaigning for reelection, he said…”

On the recordMay 14, 2008
Well, ironically, in a way, this President did say that because in 2004, when he was campaigning for reelection, he said once oil passes $55 a barrel, the oil companies will not need any incentive to drill. That was his campaign statement in 2004.
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John Yarmuth
Democratic · Kentucky

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Discussing the President's past statements on oil prices during a debate.

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