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On the recordMarch 7, 2012
I think it is ill-advised, that you are talking with the U.S. maritime to see if they have the capability to move this oil.
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Patrick Leahy
Democratic · Vermont

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Leahy questions the President's potential actions regarding oil release and maritime capabilities.

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