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Paul Tonko: The Administration did not need, nor did it seek, political cover for the moratorium.

On the recordSeptember 12, 2012
The Administration did not need, nor did it seek, political cover for the moratorium.
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Paul Tonko
Democratic · New York

Editor's note · Context

Tonko asserts the Administration acted responsibly during the oil spill crisis.

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