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On the recordOctober 12, 2011
following the BP oil spill this Committee has a responsibility to the American people to ensure that offshore oil and gas drilling is occurring in a safe and responsible manner.
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Ed Markey
Democratic · Massachusetts

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Markey emphasizes the Committee's duty to ensure safe drilling after the BP oil spill.

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