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)
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Asserts that Norfolk Southern has opposed safety measures for railroads.
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