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Ed Markey: If we are shortsighted and complacent, today's hearing will be an end. If we are visionary and engaged, today's hearing…

On the recordJanuary 25, 2011
If we are shortsighted and complacent, today's hearing will be an end. If we are visionary and engaged, today's hearing is only the beginning of having America have the safest and most productive oil and natural gas industry.
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Ed Markey
Democratic · Massachusetts

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Markey emphasizes the importance of proactive measures for the oil and gas industry.

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