“Ahead of the Gulf War the price of crude oil jumped up to about $40 a barrel, but when it was announced they would use the reserve the price immediately plunged back. After that not much was done. The intended objective was accomplished.”
“So many people are interested in helping the thousands who have lost everything on the Gulf Coast, ... By setting up a collection center in my office, my staff and I can help the organization by providing another convenient location for local residents to donate to the Red Cross”