07/13/2009
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"In less than 2 years, the Federal Government has now committed $10.5 billion to intercity and high-speed rail."
"This subcommittee has seen too many budget requests from previous administrations that would have guaranteed the bankruptcy of Amtrak."
"Chairwoman, there is a new understanding across the world today, I think, that we are in a very different competitive environment for--not only the economy, but for energy for the future."
"the management team now has a strategic vision and has started to look at long-term planning."