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On the recordSeptember 27, 2010
We owe it to those who lost their families, friends, or homes in San Bruno, and to those affected by the oilspill in Marshall, to find out what caused these accidents and to take steps to prevent them from ever happening again.
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John Thune
Republican · South Dakota

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Thune calls for accountability and prevention measures after pipeline accidents.

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