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On the recordMarch 22, 2023
In terms of the decision to vent and burn the vinyl chloride, which is what caused the massive plume of smoke and the rather extraordinary sight of an American city essentially on fire, among the decisionmakers that were engaged in that process, did anyone disagree with the recommendation to vent and burn the vinyl chloride from all five tank cars?
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Ted Cruz
Republican · Texas

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Senator Cruz questions the decision-making process behind venting and burning vinyl chloride.

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