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Lincoln Chafee: from my visits to California, I have learned first hand how the traffic coming through the Ports of Long Beach and Los…

On the recordMarch 12, 1998
from my visits to California, I have learned first hand how the traffic coming through the Ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles are expected to more than double by the year 2020 with 25% of all U.S. imports coming through these two ports. If we are to realize the benefits of this increased trade, we must improve the efficient movement of the cargo throughout this nation while at the same time taking every step to enhance the safety of the residents of the area and to improve the environment. The Senator should be assured that I will give this project every consideration as we move to final enactment of this bill.
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Lincoln Chafee
Rhode Island

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Discussing the expected increase in cargo traffic through California's ports and the need for improvements.

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