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Ed Markey: BP obviously does not stand for 'be prepared.' Yes, they were making it up.

On the recordJune 15, 2010
BP obviously does not stand for 'be prepared.' Yes, they were making it up.
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Ed Markey
Democratic · Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Markey accuses BP of fabricating their spill response plan and lacking preparedness.

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