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Jackie Speier: if it means slightly more on my PG&E bill to make sure that there is going to be safety first, then I am willing to pay…

On the recordJuly 14, 2011
if it means slightly more on my PG&E bill to make sure that there is going to be safety first, then I am willing to pay that price to make sure that lives aren't lost.
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Jackie Speier
Democratic · California

Editor's note · Context

Speier emphasizes the importance of safety over costs in pipeline management.

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