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Chris Coons: “I support high-speed rail because I believe it is good for America.”

On the recordJanuary 6, 2011
I support high-speed rail because I believe it is good for America.
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Chris Coons
Democratic · Delaware

Editor's note · Context

Senator Coons advocates for high-speed rail for national benefit, not just state interests.

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