Statement of Senator Barack Obama on the Senate's Passage of Federal Railroad Safety Improvement Act

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Statement of Senator Barack Obama on the Senate's Passage of Federal Railroad Safety Improvement Act

U.S. Senator Barack Obama today released the following statement after the Senate passed the Federal Railroad Safety Improvement Act of 2007 (H.R. 2095):

"I applaud the Senate's passage of this important legislation today to strengthen our nation's rail infrastructure. American businesses and families deserve to have safe, reliable and efficient transportation options. For far too long, our nation's lack of investment in too many aspects of our infrastructure has undermined that important goal.

"After this month's tragic passenger train accident in California, we were reminded why we must do everything we can to ensure our rail lines are safe. This legislation will increase funding for Amtrak, enact necessary reforms to Amtrak's leadership, and require important measures to improve rail safety.

"This bill's passage affirms Congress' commitment to improving the nation's infrastructure, and I call on the President to sign this bill as soon as possible."

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