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On the recordOctober 26, 2009
It is an $8 billion priority right now, and we hope with the help of all of you in the Senate and the House, we will continue to make it a priority.
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Ray LaHood
Republican · Illinois

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LaHood emphasizes the importance of funding for passenger rail.

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