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On the recordJune 9, 2010
nothing--absolutely nothing--is more important to you than workplace safety.
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Patty Murray
Democratic · Washington

Editor's note · Context

Murray stresses the critical importance of safety in the oil and gas industry amidst recent accidents.

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