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On the recordOctober 19, 2021
The fact that a move to 24/7 operations at L.A. Long Beach, which is a standard practice in much of the rest of the world, merits a Presidential announcement is baffling.
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John Thune
Republican · South Dakota
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Thune criticizes the lack of 24/7 operations at major ports compared to global standards.

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