Political Quotes

On the recordJuly 13, 2009
Do you think anyone will change their driving habits based on a 2 cent increase in the gallon of gasoline?
Said by
Lamar Alexander
Republican · Tennessee

Editor's note · Context

Challenging the effectiveness of a minimal price increase on consumer behavior.

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