09/14/2009
https://www.congress.gov...
"It's incredible the number of people that are forced to go through that space."
"Make no mistake, if the United States wants to remain competitive globally we need to move beyond the status quo on transportation, and that job begins by making a stronger investment in Amtrak."
"Stronger national rail service will also be good for our national security, and it's good for the environment because it will help our country kick its dangerous oil addiction."
"We have an opportunity to bring our rail network into the 21st century and once again make the United States the envy of the world."