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Ed Markey: So, again, there is no evidence that Secretary Salazar ever wanted any political cover. He made the decision. He stood…

On the recordSeptember 12, 2012
So, again, there is no evidence that Secretary Salazar ever wanted any political cover. He made the decision. He stood up. He said, let's call a time out, make sure we know what we are doing. And he did so boldly, courageously, historically.
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Ed Markey
Democratic · Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Markey defends Secretary Salazar's decision-making during the Gulf of Mexico investigation.

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