- Father
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- Nov 07, 2020
Amtrak Quotes
In defense of the rails.
These Amtrak quotes mostly come from politicians defending its place in the economy - a healthy Amtrak treated as infrastructure, not nostalgia. One lists Amtrak board member among a career's odder jobs, alongside quotes on the American People.
- Last Updated on May 30, 2021
- Healthy
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- Nov 07, 2020
A healthy Amtrak is an integral part of New York and the Nation's economy and transportation systems.
- Means
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- Nov 07, 2020
In 2012, a hamburger cost Amtrak $16.15, with riders paying $9.50. This means that we, the taxpayers, are forced to pick up the tab for the remaining $6.65 through subsidies provided to Amtrak.
- No Sense
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- Nov 07, 2020
Reducing the budget for Amtrak makes no sense unless the Administration is prepared to implement a reform strategy which can be supported by the budget request.
- Day
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- Nov 07, 2020
The infrastructure at Union Station is antiquated. High-speed is going to come in eventually. We need to upgrade that system. Every day the Metro comes in, the Amtrak comes in, and they idle their engines for hours, spewing poisonous toxins - all that crap - into the air.
- American People
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- Nov 07, 2020
If we are wondering why only 19 percent of the American people feel that the Congress is in tune with their priorities, the cuts in Amtrak is one blatant reason why.
- Money
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- Nov 07, 2020
Not only should we be giving Amtrak the money it needs to continue to provide services; we should be providing security money to upgrade their tracks and improve safety and security measures in the entire rail system.
- People
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- Nov 07, 2020
Without the funding Amtrak needs to keep operating, we will soon see people that rely on Amtrak to get them to work each day, waiting for a train that isn't coming.
- Continue
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- Nov 07, 2020
We continue to subsidize highways and aviation, but when it comes to our passenger rail system, we refuse to provide the money Amtrak needs to survive.
- Good
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- Nov 07, 2020