Reply #12: 8 years ago he was telling us the US president needed to "jawbone" with OPEC...

[KansDem]

REID CALLS ON BUSH TO DELIVER ON HIS PROMISE TO 'JAWBONE' OPEC
April 25, 2005


Democratic Leader Harry Reid released the following statement in response to the President's meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Abdullah:

"When it comes to energy, the American people are still waiting for President Bush to keep his promises. Over five years ago, he pledged to 'jawbone' OPEC nations like Saudi Arabia to bring down the price of gas. As Americans continue to pay dearly at the pump, today's meeting with the Saudi Prince would be a good time for the President to start delivering on this pledge.

"And following the meeting, I hope President Bush will join Senate Democrats in finding real solutions to America's energy crisis. It is in our economic interest, our security interest and our national interest to recognize the energy challenges before us and work together towards energy independence."

Bush Claims High Gas Prices are Out of His Control. Bush: "I wish I could simply wave a magic wand and lower gas prices tomorrow. I'd do that. Unfortunately, however, gas prices are a problem that has been years in the making."

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So when does Bush start jawboning OPEC?