06/27/2012
https://www.congress.gov...
"We are behind compared to other developed nations, even developing nations, when it comes to rail."
"It would be very helpful for our country, for the long term, to pass this bill, to make sure people know, in Minnesota, that there are good deals close to home."
"we want to make the market there for bringing people to our State, and we're going to have to get this bill passed"
"As you know, because you've been very supportive of it, we're working on a project to return rail passenger service between here and the Twin Cities."