The Ohio senators, my senators in Pennsylvania, I believe, Congressman Johnson, one of the questions we asked of Norfolk Southern was to put in writing what you've spent on … Norfolk Southern has spent a heck of a lot more enriching their shareholders buying back stock or issuing dividends than they have to make their operations safer. … who asked the question, why won't why hasn't Congress get action here or banned this or curtailed this practice of for companies buying back stock, passing on profits to their shareholders? (28:46–28:58)
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Asserts that Norfolk Southern prioritizes shareholder enrichment over safety investments.
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