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Bob Menendez: It is hard to believe $1 trillion in profit is not enough for a company to pursue their own interests.

On the recordJune 11, 2012
It is hard to believe $1 trillion in profit is not enough for a company to pursue their own interests.
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Bob Menendez
Democratic · New Jersey

Editor's note · Context

Menendez questions the need for subsidies given the projected profits of oil companies.

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