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On the recordJune 15, 2010
I would say the $20 billion that the President got in an agreement with BP last night is--I would say it is a very good assurance to the American people that BP intends to stay in this for the duration.
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Tom Carper
Democratic · Delaware

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Carper discusses the significance of BP's $20 billion agreement for public assurance.

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