Political Quotes

On the recordJune 23, 2010
Right now, between regulators and big oil, what prohibits an inspector from signing off BP's exploratory plan today and accepting a job with BP tomorrow? Nothing.
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Bob Menendez
Democratic · New Jersey

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Menendez highlights conflicts of interest in regulatory practices.

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