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On the recordJuly 24, 2001
We all encourage a free market economy and bargaining, but we don't want to bargain health and safety. We draw a line there.
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Dick Durbin
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Discussing health and safety standards in relation to the trucking industry.

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