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On the recordMarch 7, 2022
My goal is to foster a healthy freight rail market that boosts the overall economy and reduces carbon emissions.
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Peter DeFazio
Democratic · Oregon

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DeFazio emphasizes the need for a sustainable freight rail market.

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