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Ed Markey: I just think that we should still operate under the assumption that we're early in the process. We hope it is…

On the recordJuly 14, 2010
I just think that we should still operate under the assumption that we're early in the process. We hope it is successful, but, right now, we just can't be completely sure.
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Ed Markey
Democratic · Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Markey advises caution and emphasizes the uncertainty of the situation following the capping.

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