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Ed Markey: I would urge my Republican colleagues to drop their opposition to all mythical moratoriums and all pretend permit-oriums…

On the recordNovember 1, 2011
I would urge my Republican colleagues to drop their opposition to all mythical moratoriums and all pretend permit-oriums and instead join me in supporting the repeal of an actual embargo that prevents our American oil companies from even competing for these Cuban leases.
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Ed Markey
Democratic · Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Markey calls for Republicans to support repealing the embargo to allow competition in Cuba.

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