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On the recordJuly 11, 1996
I would only say in addition to what my friend from Nevada said, we, we believe, are not only protecting the rights of the people of the State of Nevada, but there are going to be tens of thousands of tons of nuclear waste transported on railroads and trucks all over the United States that is unnecessary. The nuclear review board has said leave it where it is--the technical review board. So we understand the importance of moving legislation. We want to move legislation. But we cannot do it with this nuclear cloud hanging over our head.
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Harry Reid
Democratic · Nevada
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Discussing concerns over nuclear waste transportation during a debate on defense legislation.

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