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On the recordFebruary 28, 2012
Well, I appreciate the invitation. You know, today, as we speak, the people in Michigan are voting in a Presidential primary to help determine the Republican nominee. I just mentioned one of them. My friend and former colleague here, Rick Santorum, with whom I served in the House, is the person who thinks it's elitist that American families have an opportunity for their kids to go to school. The other major contender, the gentleman who is likely to even win the ballot in Michigan today, more Republican votes, has been quoted as saying one of his top targets, if he's elected President, would be to eliminate Amtrak.
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Earl Blumenauer
Democratic · Oregon
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Feb 28, 2012

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