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Michelle Wu: “Just as my friend from Illinois has modified his presentation in light of current reality, I will not, unless necessary…”

On the recordJune 4, 2008
Just as my friend from Illinois has modified his presentation in light of current reality, I will not, unless necessary, reprise the reason for the difference between a $60 barrel of oil and a $120 barrel of oil, which is the war in Iraq, rank speculation by people who can't take delivery of the oil, and low, cheap currency doctrine by this administration that has imported inflation and increased oil prices.
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Michelle Wu
Democratic · Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Discussing the factors contributing to rising oil prices during a debate.

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