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On the recordOctober 12, 2011
I do believe they have a responsibility to testify postinvestigation as to their view of the findings so that they can be accountable to the U.S. Congress as the protectors of the oceans of the United States.
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Ed Markey
Democratic · Massachusetts

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Markey emphasizes the accountability of CEOs regarding the Deepwater Horizon findings.

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