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Peter DeFazio: “Make no mistake, it is railroad greed that I believe has caused this committee to call us here today.”

On the recordJune 13, 2022
Make no mistake, it is railroad greed that I believe has caused this committee to call us here today.
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Peter DeFazio
Democratic · Oregon

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DeFazio criticizes railroad companies for prioritizing profits over safety and workforce stability.

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