Barbara Boxer: “I say to my senior Senator, I have. In addition to the benzene, I make…”

On the recordApril 25, 2002

I say to my senior Senator, I have. In addition to the benzene, I make the point there are other dangerous areas--not only benzene but ethyl benzene, toluene, xylene. We believe ethanol may inhibit the breakdown of these toxic materials. Yes, we have a blue-ribbon panel, the State. That is why I think we are disturbed at the liability waiver. I say to my friend, it is incredible because everyone said MTBE was wonderful, too. Now we have more warning about ethanol than we had about MTBE, and they put in a liability waiver. I am encouraged that Senator Durbin, for example, and Senator Dayton--from ethanol country--are with us on this issue. It means a great deal.

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Barbara Boxer

Democratic · California

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Discussing concerns about ethanol and its potential dangers during a Senate debate.

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Barbara Boxer: “I say to my senior Senator, I have. In addition to the benzene, I make the point there are other dangerous areas--not…”

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