Political Quotes

On the recordMay 10, 2010
It is not acceptable for a floating oil rig the size of a football field to burst into flame.
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Amy Klobuchar
Democratic · Minnesota

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Klobuchar criticizes the unacceptable nature of the oil rig explosion.

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