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Bob Menendez: “Well, I appreciate the Senator's question and his concern. I think it is the concern of many. The reality is, I have…”

On the recordMay 25, 2010
Well, I appreciate the Senator's question and his concern. I think it is the concern of many. The reality is, I have heard comments that to hold BP accountable is un-American. Well, I think it is un-American to allow BP to go ahead, pollute the natural resources of the United States and not be held accountable in an unlimited fashion, which is the administration's position because they have created enormous consequences which we have yet to fully understand--we have yet to fully understand.
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Bob Menendez
Democratic · New Jersey
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May 25, 2010

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Senator Menendez addresses the accountability of BP for environmental damage.

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