It is an astounding number. And again, we have no means of bringing these agencies under control.
The problem you have, though, is you don't get these agencies to respond.
I mean, this just the other day. I am telling you, we have a Soviet style train operation.
The Northeast Corridor, too--if the gentleman would yield--you could take an operation like the route in England that Branson picked up.
The Northeast Corridor... has incredible potential... they should be getting about a billion dollars a year return.
When are we prepared to open up the Amtrak monopoly on passenger rail service and let the private sector compete?
That is my statement.
Oh, it is not a false choice. These are choices I have to make.
That is not true. Again, I beg to differ with you, and I can cite you examples.
If Amtrak continues its Soviet-style operations, whether it is to Meridian, Mississippi, or to New York, Boston, and Washington, you will co...
I think some of these routes do need to be opened, if the administration was willing or Congress was willing, to give some private opportuni...