“We continue on a daily basis very successfully to degrade Iran’s ability to target ships.”
“We did a pause to try to get an agreement with the Iranian people to allow oil to flow without them attacking it.”
“One of the mistakes which some political analysts make is to think that their enemies should be our enemies.”
“The only reason why the U.S. is conducting strikes is against assets of Iran that are being used to attack global commercial shipping.”
“We cannot afford to leave Tennessee behind.”

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On the recordNovember 12, 2019
This is shortsighted and foolish. It is like Delta Air Lines taking away amenities to passengers on their airplanes.
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Steve Cohen
Democratic · Tennessee
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Editor's note · Context

Cohen criticizes Amtrak's decision to cut dining service, comparing it to airlines reducing passenger amenities.

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