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Chris Van Hollen: Well, thank you, and please thank your members. As you say, nobody should have to put their life at risk to do their job…

On the recordFebruary 17, 2021
Well, thank you, and please thank your members. As you say, nobody should have to put their life at risk to do their job in transit, helping other people get to and from work, and that was true--that is true, of course, during the pandemic, but it was true before, and that is why we look forward to working with you to pass this legislation.
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Chris Van Hollen
Democratic · Maryland

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Van Hollen emphasizes the importance of transit safety and legislation to protect workers.

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