03/30/2011
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"it is just something that takes us in the wrong direction, and it is something that we are going to fight for to make sure that there is full funding in the years ahead."
"a cut of $600 million in funding actually would make the problem worse."
"It is absolutely imperative that these safety scores are made available. Then the public can decide."
"Safety is at the core of Amtrak's mission, and I think it is absolutely imperative that we ensure that this issue and issues like it get addressed as quickly as possible."