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On the recordJune 22, 2009
President Obama and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid realized that the investment in passenger rail systems is needed NOW not over the next 50 years.
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Harry Reid
Democratic · Nevada

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Reid emphasized the urgent need for investment in passenger rail systems.

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