He and I throughout those years, with our former colleague, Senator Stafford, joined to keep Amtrak going up in our area. He is absolutely right to praise them. I know he uses the train. It is not just a case of saying, ``I want it for others.'' He uses it as I do on occasion. This is something for which Amtrak deserves that credit.
Discussing the importance of Amtrak and its impact on Vermont during a Senate floor debate.
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