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On the recordJune 9, 2010
The fishermen that BP has hired under your direction to be on vessels of opportunity... want to come home to protect their island where the oil is.
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Mary Landrieu
Democratic · Louisiana

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Senator Landrieu highlights fishermen's desire to protect their home from the oil spill.

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