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Gary Peters: “I certainly don't want to wait until the next disaster to consider what could have we have done to prevent it.”

On the recordAugust 19, 2018
I certainly don't want to wait until the next disaster to consider what could have we have done to prevent it.
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Gary Peters
Democratic · Michigan

Editor's note · Context

Emphasizes the need for proactive measures to prevent pipeline disasters.

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