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On the recordMay 16, 2010
I do want to acknowledge that BP and Mr. McKay have fully cooperated with our inquiry, and have not tried to get out of testifying today.
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Susan Collins
Republican · Maine

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Collins acknowledges BP's cooperation in the inquiry amidst the crisis.

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