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James Carville: “I think the United States government is naive. They're -- they're -- they're -- we could have subpoenaed that on day…”

On the recordMay 20, 2010
I think the United States government is naive. They're -- they're -- they're -- we could have subpoenaed that on day two.
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James Carville
Democratic · Louisiana

Editor's note · Context

James Carville expresses concern over the U.S. government's inaction and suggests they should have taken stronger measures against BP.

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