The reason gasoline prices are so high is that you haven't opened up enough public land
Ron Wyden: “The reason gasoline prices are so high is that you haven't opened up enough public land”
On the recordFebruary 27, 2012
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Wyden discusses the argument regarding high gasoline prices and public land access.
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