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David Valadao: “When you look at greenhouse gas emissions, locomotives are…”

Featuring: David Valadao, Republican | U.S. House, California, District 22

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Congressman Valadao questions Secretary Buttigieg on California Rail Policy

Published | Video Starts at 03:38

I mean, these are things that have a huge impact on housing prices, food, every other item that is on a storefront. And When you look at greenhouse gas emissions, locomotives are such a small part of it. But when you look at the overall part of what they play in moving goods across the country, this is a huge issue for us. And we have to take this with. (03:38–03:44)

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Asserts that locomotives contribute a small part to greenhouse gas emissions.

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