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On the recordNovember 12, 2019
Unfortunately, we have never provided the significant capital investments necessary to allow us to enjoy the flourishing passenger rail system.
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Peter DeFazio
Democratic · Oregon

Editor's note · Context

DeFazio laments the lack of investment in passenger rail compared to other countries.

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