Edward Markey actually said...

If it was 60,000 barrels per day, that would be $18 billion. So, this is no small matter. And if it is possible to measure the containment, to measure the oil flow with precision, then absolutely, it should be done.

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Markey discusses the financial implications of the oil spill and the necessity of accurately measuring the oil flow.

07/18/2010

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