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Johnny Isakson: I have supported offshore drilling, and continue to do so. I don't want this to be what Three Mile Island was to nuclear…

On the recordJune 9, 2010
I have supported offshore drilling, and continue to do so. I don't want this to be what Three Mile Island was to nuclear energy.
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Johnny Isakson
Republican · Georgia

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Isakson advocates for offshore drilling while emphasizing the need for safety to avoid disasters.

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