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On the recordNovember 12, 2019
We simply cannot meet the demands of the future if we let assets languish and fall behind due to chronic underfunding.
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Peter DeFazio
Democratic · Oregon

Editor's note · Context

Emphasizing the need for increased funding to maintain and improve Amtrak's infrastructure.

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