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William P. Graves: I believe any release of the Strategic Petroleum Reserve timed along with proper funding and proper CFTC authorization…

On the recordMarch 30, 2011
I believe any release of the Strategic Petroleum Reserve timed along with proper funding and proper CFTC authorization would drive prices down to that level and more.
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William P. Graves
Kentucky

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Graves discusses the potential impact of releasing the Strategic Petroleum Reserve on oil prices.

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Mar 30, 2011

I would say it is the concern that I would like to see more discussion about the transition from essentially a petroleum-driven economy to an alternatively fueled economy.

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The fastest way to $6 gasoline is to cut the funding to the CFTC.

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Mar 30, 2011

I would oppose cutting the funding, yes.

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There is no single solution to high oil prices. We are not going to be able to either simply conserve or to drill our way out of this crisis.

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