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Ed Markey: Do you disagree that if the public knew about all of the deaths and serious injuries caused by exploding airbags at the…

On the recordDecember 2, 2014
Do you disagree that if the public knew about all of the deaths and serious injuries caused by exploding airbags at the time that the companies knew, that it is possible that some of the later deaths and injuries caused by this defect could have been avoided?
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Ed Markey
Democratic · Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Markey emphasizes the importance of public awareness regarding safety defects to prevent injuries.

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