On the recordJune 27, 2010
It matters to the wildlife, it matters the wetlands. It matters to the way of life in Louisiana.
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transcripts.cnn.comBilly Nungesser: “It matters to the wildlife, it matters the wetlands. It matters to the way of life in Louisiana.”
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Nungesser emphasizes the importance of knowing the flow rate of oil for the environmental and economic health of Louisiana.
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