PolitiQuote

Discover video-sourced quotes by politicians

Chris Deluzio: “They've lobbied against essentially every measure that could…”

Featuring: Chris Deluzio, Democratic | U.S. House, Pennsylvania, District 17

Watch on YouTube

CNN: Congressman Chris Deluzio on the Derailment outside of Beaver County, PA

Published | Video Starts at 03:21

They've had plenty to invest in safety, and they don't. Because what matters to them is reporting massive profits for Wall Street. They've lobbied against essentially every measure that could make the railroad safer. And I represent a community like lots across this country where these tracks run through our neighborhoods, they run through our towns. (03:21–03:27)

CLAIM

Asserts that Norfolk Southern has opposed safety measures for railroads.

This is an excerpt from a raw transcript. The assertions have not been audited or verified. Tap the video to view the source footage and understand the context.


Chris Deluzio

Discover more from

Chris Deluzio

Report A Transcription Error

Please report any error in the automated transcription.

About PolitiQuote

PolitiQuote is a civic library index to statements made by politicians in publicly available video records. The index is created automatically from transcripts, with no editorial oversight or analysis. Highlighted quotes are selected by AI. Words may be added in parentheses to offer context for the quote. There may be errors in the transcription and display, so listen to the video to ensure accuracy.

PolitiQuote is a service of Gigafact Foundation, a nonpartisan nonprofit advancing facts and information transparency, community by community.

Visit gigafact.org to learn more.