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Lindsey Graham: “As I previously said, the purpose of this is to strengthen the ban. And, again, I was on the beaches following the BP…”

On the recordJuly 12, 2016
As I previously said, the purpose of this is to strengthen the ban. And, again, I was on the beaches following the BP oil spill and saw the tar washing up on the shores. I am proud to represent many military installations in the State of Florida and in north Florida, and they don't wish to have this either for training purposes for our military. {time} 0040 I would like to just reiterate this is something that, in a bipartisan nature, has been approved of. It was just approved last year, and I would just like to respectfully request that it be approved again this year by voice vote. Mr. Chairman, I reserve the balance of my time.
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Lindsey Graham
Republican · South Carolina
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Jul 12, 2016

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