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On the recordJanuary 29, 2012
So, we need to figure out what we can do to inflict maximum pain, maximum punishment, to bleed Repsol of whatever resources they may have if there is a potential for a spill that will affect the U.S. coast.
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Allen West
Republican · Florida

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West emphasizes the need for strong actions against Repsol to prevent environmental damage.

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