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On the recordSeptember 28, 2022
We can't allow $1 to go to Wall Street before fixing operational issues and concluding contract negotiations.
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Peter DeFazio
Democratic · Oregon

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DeFazio emphasized prioritizing airline operational issues over Wall Street profits.

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