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On the recordSeptember 24, 2019
What it is going to take, Congressman, is a couple of bridges collapsing, which is going to happen, and then maybe you will prioritize.
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Ralph Norman
Republican · South Carolina

Editor's note · Context

Norman relays a manufacturer's concern about infrastructure prioritization after potential disasters.

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