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On the recordJune 19, 2019
Obviously, safety is what is most important here, the safety of the workers, safety of communities that rail traffic flows through.
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Dan Lipinski
Democratic · Illinois

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Lipinski emphasizes the importance of safety for workers and communities in rail operations.

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