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On the recordJuly 20, 2010
I mean, back then, we didn't have a cell phone. Today, we have incredible technology around just using our phone and iPads and everything else. Where has the improvement occurred, if there has been any improvement? Honestly, I don't see it.
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Mark Begich
Democratic · Alaska

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Senator Begich questions the lack of technological advancement in oil spill cleanup since the Exxon Valdez.

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