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On the recordOctober 4, 2017
What I am really worried about is when you privatize--the only reason a company would want something privatized is if they will make a profit.
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Kirsten Gillibrand
Democratic · New York

Editor's note · Context

Gillibrand expresses concern over profit motives in highway privatization.

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