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On the recordMay 10, 2010
I hope that is true. I hope, Mr. Chairman, that we will also go back on the legislation we've already passed out of this committee that included an opening up further of the Gulf and pass legislation to reconsider that.
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Maria Cantwell
Democratic · Washington

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Senator Cantwell expresses hope for responsible action and legislative reconsideration regarding Gulf oil spill threats.

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