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On the recordJanuary 6, 2011
I would urge the distinguished Ranking Member to at least keep a bit of an open mind as to the potential for high-speed rail.
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Sheldon Whitehouse
Democratic · Rhode Island

Editor's note · Context

Encouraging openness to high-speed rail's potential benefits.

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