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On the recordFebruary 4, 1976
This bill, fortunately, encourages the revitalization of our deteriorating rail freight system.
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Gerald Ford
Republican · Michigan

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Remarks Upon Signing the Railroad Revitalization and Regulatory Reform Act of 1976

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