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On the recordJune 1, 2010
I actually don't think they have that evidence. I think BP really stands for 'blind to plumes.'
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Ed Markey
Democratic · Massachusetts
Source
transcripts.cnn.com

Editor's note · Context

Congressman Markey expresses skepticism about BP's claims regarding the existence of underwater oil plumes.

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