05/04/2003
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"We will use the Strategic Petroleum Reserve to help refineries with crude oil."
"This increases the flexibility of our energy distribution system, allowing fuel to be delivered more rapidly to areas that need it."
"At The Direction Of The President, The Department Of Energy Has Made Crude Oil Available From The SPR."
"I am for increasing supply, because I understand when the more supply there is of a product, that will take pressure off of price."