EAST PALESTINE, Ohio — Saturday marks one year since the toxic Ohio train derailment in East Palestine.
On the anniversary of the Norfolk Southern train carrying hazardous materials derailing, officials and politicians, including President Joe Biden, are reacting.
Take a look at the messages from officials and politicians have for the residents of the Columbiana County village a year later:
President Joe Biden
United States Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg
Governor Mike DeWine
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost
Senator Sherrod Brown
Senator J.D. Vance
Senator Tom Carper
U.S. Senate candidate Matt Dolan
"Actions speak louder than words, and the fact that it has taken Joe Biden so long to visit East Palestine is a sad reflection of his priorities. It’s important that his year-long absence does not distract from the hard work that has been done by local leaders, first responders and many others who have worked to demand accountability and results for the people of East Palestine. In the U.S. Senate I will never stop working to build upon their progress and deliver results for Columbiana County, the Mahoning Valley and our entire state."
U.S. Department of Transportation
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