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On the recordJune 8, 2010
I agree with Senator Lautenberg that we need to put a moratorium on drilling until we are sure we have in place a regulatory structure that will protect the public as far as any future problems are concerned.
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Ben Cardin
Democratic · Maryland

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Supports a drilling moratorium until proper regulations are established.

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