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On the recordMay 9, 2011
I think, the majority of the Members of the Senate--maybe not everyone, but the majority--to get deepwater drilling back up and operational in the Gulf of Mexico as soon as possible.
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Mary Landrieu
Democratic · Louisiana

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Senator Landrieu emphasizes the Senate's priority to resume deepwater drilling in the Gulf.

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