On the recordJune 17, 2015
The reason that California wants high-speed rail is because the Governor wanted it. A Republican Governor, Governor Schwarzenegger, started that program.
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congress.govThe reason that California wants high-speed rail is because the Governor wanted it. A Republican Governor, Governor Schwarzenegger, started that program.
LaHood defends the high-speed rail project, attributing its inception to Governor Schwarzenegger.
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