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On the recordJanuary 24, 2013
Imagine whisking through towns at speeds over 100 miles an hour, walking only a few steps to public transportation, and ending up just blocks from your destination. Imagine what a great project that would be to rebuild America.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Obama outlines his vision for high-speed rail in America as part of a stimulus plan.

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