There is no verifiable evidence to conclude that oil speculators were behind the rise in oil prices in the first half of the year.
George W. Bush: “There is no verifiable evidence to conclude that oil speculators were behind the rise in oil prices in the first half of…”
On the recordSeptember 17, 2008
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presidency.ucsb.eduEditor's note · Context
Statement of Administration Policy: H.R. 6604 - Commodity Markets Transparency and Accountability Act of 2008
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