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On the recordOctober 12, 2011
If the companies officially cited for the oil spill had outright refused to provide witnesses, testimony or answers to the Committee, then I would be leading the effort to compel them to appear by subpoena if necessary.
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Doc Hastings
Republican · Washington

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Hastings emphasizes the need for accountability from companies involved in the oil spill.

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