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On the recordJune 14, 2010
Well, it's probably obvious that none of the companies have actually invested in 21st century technologies that make it possible to either shut down the leak or to respond to the damage which is being done out in the ocean and to the livelihoods of people.
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Ed Markey
Democratic · Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Markey criticizes oil companies for failing to invest in modern technology to address the oil spill.

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