Political Quotes

On the recordApril 16, 2013
Our economic success depends on improving our passenger rail system and bringing faster trains to the region.
Said by
Frank Lautenberg
Democratic · New Jersey

Editor's note · Context

Lautenberg emphasizes the need for investment in passenger rail for economic growth.

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