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Benjamin Gilman: “Mr. President, this grave crisis calls for strong measures in dealing with OPEC.”

On the recordSeptember 25, 2000
Mr. President, this grave crisis calls for strong measures in dealing with OPEC.
Said by
Benjamin Gilman
New York
Source
congress.gov
Sep 25, 2000

Editor's note · Context

Gilman urges the President to take decisive action against OPEC's influence on oil prices.

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