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On the recordMarch 15, 2011
The gentleman from New Mexico seems to argue that that one bad actor, BP, required the imposition of the moratorium.
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Tom McClintock
Republican · California

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McClintock criticizes the idea that BP's actions justified a moratorium affecting all companies.

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