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The oily truth about America’s foreign policy

By Gideon Rachman

Published: May 12 2008 19:05 | Last updated: May 12 2008 19:05

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With the oil price heading upwards and President George W. Bush heading for Saudi Arabia, as part of a Middle Eastern tour, it is time to accept the truth. The pursuit of oil is fundamental to US foreign policy.

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