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On the recordJanuary 25, 2011
But you know when you are talking about saving lives, I would say that that should have been even heavier on the side of the benefit side.
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Mazie Hirono
Democratic · Hawaii

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Hirono argues for prioritizing safety benefits over regulatory costs.

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