George Bush actually said...

President Bush says he is concerned that gas has soared to more than $2 per gallon but he says he will not tap into emergency oil reserves because it would compromise the war on terror.

Context

President Bush addressed rising gas prices and his decision against using emergency oil reserves in the context of national security.

05/18/2004

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