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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
There is no verifiable evidence to conclude that oil speculators were behind the rise in oil prices in the first half of the year.
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George W. Bush
Republican · Texas

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Statement of Administration Policy: H.R. 6604 - Commodity Markets Transparency and Accountability Act of 2008

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