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Bruce Westerman: Had that happened in the Gulf of Mexico, everybody would be blaming the oil industry.

On the recordApril 25, 2023
Had that happened in the Gulf of Mexico, everybody would be blaming the oil industry.
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Bruce Westerman
Republican · Arkansas

Editor's note · Context

Westerman points out perceived double standards in environmental accountability.

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