Political Quotes

On the recordJune 23, 2011
As nuclear power plants age, their underground piping tends to corrode.
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Peter Welch
Democratic · Vermont

Editor's note · Context

Welch pointed out the risks associated with corroding underground pipes in aging nuclear plants.

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