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Chuck Schumer: “BP, of course, got the contract shortly after his release. I think that's a pretty good case.”

On the recordJuly 21, 2010
BP, of course, got the contract shortly after his release. I think that's a pretty good case.
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Chuck Schumer
Democratic · New York

Editor's note · Context

Senator Schumer points out the timing of BP's contract acquisition following al-Megrahi's release.

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