A Drop By A Drip

"They have had 7½ years to develop a sound energy policy, and now they have nothing but excuses, bad ideas and -- as the clock runs out -- one last play." GEORGE W. BUSH, during the 2000 campaign, criticizing the Clinton administration’s release of oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve to ease high heating-oil prices.

"We'll leave a little more oil on the market. Every little bit helps." PRESIDENT BUSH, on Tuesday, announcing suspension of daily deposits into the reserve.