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Ed Markey: “I think that we need to ensure that there is a cop on the beat. We have to make sure that people don't, basically, allow…”

On the recordAugust 18, 2010
I think that we need to ensure that there is a cop on the beat. We have to make sure that people don't, basically, allow themselves to be lulled to sleep by the ads by BP on every television station.
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Ed Markey
Democratic · Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Markey emphasizes the need for vigilance regarding the ongoing environmental impact of the oil spill despite BP's reassurances.

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