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Eleanor Holmes Norton: “We believe that the leadership of a massive industry that has the responsibility of being the great connector…”

On the recordApril 26, 2022
We believe that the leadership of a massive industry that has the responsibility of being the great connector, transporting all people and goods all the time should reflect the complex mosaic of those they serve.
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Eleanor Holmes Norton
Democratic · District of Columbia

Editor's note · Context

Emphasizing the need for diversity in transportation leadership.

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