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John W. Olver: I strongly believe and I am sincerely hopeful that, under your leadership, we can break out of the historical practice…

On the recordMarch 9, 2009
I strongly believe and I am sincerely hopeful that, under your leadership, we can break out of the historical practice of transportation silos and focus on holistic approaches of reduced congestion, improved modality, increased affordability, and reduced environmental impacts.
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John W. Olver
Massachusetts

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Olver emphasizes the need for integrated transportation policies.

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