So if it's a legitimate claim, a harm to the fishing industry both short-term and long-term, you're going to pay.
On the recordMay 10, 2010
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Senator Cantwell questions BP executive Lamar McKay about the company's commitment to pay legitimate claims related to the oil spill's impact on the fishing industry.
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