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On the recordMay 4, 2010
I suspect that hearing took place at some time, and right now we are dealing with this horrendous catastrophe in the Gulf Coast.
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Tom Carper
Democratic · Delaware

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Carper reflects on past assurances about offshore drilling safety amid current Gulf Coast issues.

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