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On the recordNovember 14, 2023
Thank you for what you do because heaven knows that laws that Congress passed aren't strong enough to keep people alive and keep people safe.
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Ben Ray Luján
Democratic · New Mexico

Editor's note · Context

Lujan acknowledges the inadequacy of current laws in protecting workers' safety.

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