01/20/2009
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"It is good to be sitting with colleagues who understand the urgent need to get on with investing in rail systems, and Amtrak particularly, and improving the opportunity to get cars off the road and im..."
"I commend the administration for recognizing the importance of the Northeast corridor."
"So that is a key item in the development of the high-speed system."
"To remain competitive globally, America must strengthen its high-speed rail network and give more people access to faster trains."