I think you are just sort of incredulous at this.

But the administration is pursuing a policy that is doing just that, that would, in effect, compound what you think is a bad idea.

To me it is not rocket science. Supply is really short.

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I want to thank Senator Bingaman again for his thoughtfulness.

It just strikes me as incoherent, but I want to give you a chance to respond.

Given that, would you not say that it is a bad time for the Federal Government to adopt policies that would further reduce oil supply?

So you think it could be a problem.

I am very concerned that there are administration policies being pursued now that are going to push gasoline prices up even higher.

I know everybody's schedule is busy.

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