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On the recordMay 22, 2008
I wish to express on the record my appreciation to Senators Warner and Bingaman for this most important resolution that just passed. It expresses the sense of the Senate that Americans are contending with rising gasoline prices. Their personal stories reflect the ways in which family budgets are suffering. The cost of gas is impacting the way Americans cope with problems within the family and, therefore, we need to find ways to reduce consumption of gasoline. This is directed toward the President. I hope he will review this. We have a lot of problems with our economy, many of which are a direct result of the cost of a barrel of oil being $130.
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Harry Reid
Democratic · Nevada

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Expressing appreciation for a resolution addressing rising gasoline prices and its impact on American families.

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