Tom Carper said "I think it is appropriate for the well owner who derives benefit from the production to also bear the risk if those hydrocarbons are released into the environment inadvertently." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordJune 15, 2010

I think it is appropriate for the well owner who derives benefit from the production to also bear the risk if those hydrocarbons are released into the environment inadvertently.

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Tom Carper

Democratic · Delaware

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Editor's note · Context

Carper emphasizes accountability for environmental risks associated with oil production.

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