Tammy Baldwin: “The STB's post 2001 major railroad consolidation procedures…”

“I don't want to ask you a substantive question. The statute requires that any combination or acquisition be in public interest. Thank you. That is the statutory standard. Okay. The STB's post 2001 major railroad consolidation procedures places a heightened emphasis on whether Class 1 railroad mergers enhance rather than merely preserve competition. Will you commit to following the comprehensive evaluation requirements required by these updated standards when evaluating the merger? Yes, I do. Thank you.” (01:51–02:09)

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