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On the recordSeptember 1, 2010
I think Mr. Riley and Senator Graham, if their commission has got to look into this, and we've got to get to the bottom because this industry is obviously insufficiently regulated.
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James Carville
Democratic · Louisiana

Editor's note · Context

James Carville emphasizes the need for investigation into the safety regulations of the offshore drilling industry following a recent rig fire.

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