That it will be the difference between their ability to afford health care or invest in their business or pay for their kid to go to higher education to learn a trade. That's all going away because of these insane prices. Gas prices up 42%. Diesel $6.50. And now, something that is hard to understand for some people, Mr. President, around here is the effect of these interest rates, which are hitting some of the highest levels that we have seen in decades. (08:19–08:26)
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Asserts that gas prices have increased by 42% and diesel prices are $6.50.
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