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Ed Markey: They were absolutely irresponsible, and their irresponsibility is something that goes to their safety record.

On the recordMarch 15, 2011
They were absolutely irresponsible, and their irresponsibility is something that goes to their safety record.
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Ed Markey
Democratic · Massachusetts

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Condemning oil companies for their reckless environmental practices.

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