So this is a good bill, and it is a smart bill. And if you want to apologize to big oil go right ahead, but the American people are not on your side on this one."

VOA: standard.2010.07.31

"It is a double track approach,of course, to have a very clear position on sanctions, not only on Security Council, but specific new measures from the European Union on the financial side - on the oil and gas sector, in all elements that can give to Iran a very clear message that they have to move and respond to the requirements of the international community."

VOA: standard.2010.07.28

In theory, the Ceyhan line could also be used for oil from the other side of the Caspian, where Chevron and other oil companies have won huge contracts.

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The octopus is also a stand out, with quality olive oil on the side.

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He has America's oil lobby powerfully on his side: the American companies that pioneered Libya's lucrative oil industry have had to stand by frustrated while half a dozen European companies go happily to work.

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