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On the recordMay 24, 2010
I appreciate the fact that BP has made these representations. I'd feel more comfortable if there were some binding requirements here, or they were legally binding.
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Byron Dorgan
Democratic · North Dakota

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Dorgan emphasizes the need for binding commitments from BP during the crisis.

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