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Charles Q. Brown: “I want the railroads to make money. But, most important, I want it to be safe for our communities.”

On the recordMarch 16, 2011
I want the railroads to make money. But, most important, I want it to be safe for our communities.
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Charles Q. Brown
Missouri

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Brown emphasizes the importance of safety alongside profitability in the railroad industry.

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