On the recordMarch 9, 2009
We are either going to make the societal decision that we are going to be in the passenger rail business, or we should get the hell out of it and close down Amtrak and be done with it.
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congress.govWe are either going to make the societal decision that we are going to be in the passenger rail business, or we should get the hell out of it and close down Amtrak and be done with it.
LaTourette argues for a clear commitment to passenger rail services.
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