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“I do not think there should be a limit on the rig's liability, because they are sitting on top of unlimited amounts of oil, and thus, there could be an explosion occur that could do untold damage. ... The amount of damage that an offshore oil rig can do is infinite.”

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John Chafee was a prominent American politician who served as the Governor of Rhode Island. Born on October 22, 1922, in New York, he passed away on October 24, 1999. He dedicated his political career to environmental protection and public affairs management. more

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