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On the recordJune 8, 2010
I apologize to Senator Lautenberg. As a member of the Committee coming from the most affected State by this ongoing crisis, for having the gall to have legislation to try to address it now.
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David Vitter
Republican · Louisiana

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Vitter expresses regret for addressing the crisis through legislation.

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