Political Quotes

On the recordMay 11, 2022
My goal is simple. I want freight rail companies to be successful, but that success should be defined by the amount of freight they move across the nation.
Said by
Peter DeFazio
Democratic · Oregon

Editor's note · Context

DeFazio defines success for freight rail companies in terms of efficiency and environmental impact.

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