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On the recordMarch 22, 2023
Here is the question, it is your car. You are responsible when the train starts to when the train comes into the terminal, correct?
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Peter Welch
Democratic · Vermont
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congress.gov

Editor's note · Context

Welch emphasizes the accountability of Norfolk Southern for train safety.

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