And they've made billions in profit, yet they don't uphold their end of the deal. That's really outrageous. That's why I'm introducing the Plug Offshore Wells Act. That would help hold oil companies accountable for cleaning up after themselves instead of sticking taxpayers with the bill. The public is really pretty tired of getting ripped off by corporations that get benefits but don't meet their obligations. (00:37–00:42)
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