Julian Bond: “If I may respond, I don't see any clearly defined mission. If my colleague doesn't agree that Amtrak should be providing…”

“If I may respond, I don't see any clearly defined mission. If my colleague doesn't agree that Amtrak should be providing efficient and effective passenger service in those travel markets in which passenger rail offers a trip time and service quality, competitive or complementary travel option consistent with the goal of continuing to reduce Federal operating subsidies--we are not saying it should be a for-profit company, but it certainly should not be a continual growing loss operation. I believe we must have some discipline that I do not see in the law and particularly saying ``best business practices''--best business practices to do what? I hope we can continue this discussion, and I thank the Chair and my colleagues for the time.”