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Elizabeth Esty: “How can I go to my constituents and say, 'We are from the Government, trust us'? We can't do that, responsibly.”

On the recordJune 20, 2018
How can I go to my constituents and say, 'We are from the Government, trust us'? We can't do that, responsibly.
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Elizabeth Esty
Democratic · Connecticut

Editor's note · Context

Esty expresses frustration over safety regulations not being implemented, affecting her ability to assure constituents.

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