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On the recordNovember 30, 2015
The BP oil spill was a massive catastrophe by any measure, and we are here today to make absolutely sure this catastrophe does not occur again.
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Elizabeth Warren
Democratic · Massachusetts

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Warren emphasizes the need for safety measures post-BP oil spill.

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