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On the recordJune 1, 2011
But really my question, isn't that--that's not our only choice. The question is: Could we in retrospect have tightened up regulation and been more rigorous in the review process?
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Gerry Connolly
Democratic · Virginia

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Connolly questions if regulations could have prevented the spill.

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