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Peter DeFazio: “One of the most important functions of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee is our solemn responsibility to…”

On the recordNovember 13, 2019
One of the most important functions of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee is our solemn responsibility to ensure that all the various modes of transportation under our jurisdiction are reliable, and most of all, safe to use by millions of people daily.
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Peter DeFazio
Democratic · Oregon

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Stressing the committee's duty to ensure transportation safety.

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