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Ed Markey: “It is vital to our nation's energy future that we examine the causes of this tragedy with clear eyes, assess the lessons…”

On the recordJanuary 25, 2011
It is vital to our nation's energy future that we examine the causes of this tragedy with clear eyes, assess the lessons to be learned with open minds, and commit ourselves to fundamental reform with firm resolve.
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Ed Markey
Democratic · Massachusetts

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Markey calls for thorough examination and reform in response to the oil disaster.

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