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James Davis: “I just want to close by pledging to the chairman my support to continue the drilling in the central and western part of…”

On the recordApril 11, 2003
I just want to close by pledging to the chairman my support to continue the drilling in the central and western part of the gulf where there is ample supply and apparently a different standard about environmental degradation with respect to that coastline.
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James Davis
Democratic · Florida

Editor's note · Context

Expressing support for drilling in the Gulf during a discussion on energy policy.

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