Political Quotes

On the recordMarch 5, 2014
I worry that the current statutory deadline of December 2015 is unrealistic for most passenger and freight railroads.
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John Thune
Republican · South Dakota

Editor's note · Context

Thune expresses concern over the feasibility of the 2015 deadline for railroads.

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