I represent central Florida, which depends on tourists for its economic survival. We need people to be able to get to the State and enjoy it. Corrine Brown Read Quote
Southern states in the confederacy were not ready to give up their fight to secede or give up their way of life, which was made possible in large part through the blood, sweat and tears of African slaves. Corrine Brown Read Quote
The Emancipation Proclamation, signed by President Abraham Lincoln, was put into effect on January 1, 1863, but news of the Proclamation and enforcement did not reach Texas until after the end of the Civil War almost two years later. Corrine Brown Read Quote
We are also ignoring and underfunding high speed rail which is one of the best ways to move citizens and improve congestion on our highways. Corrine Brown Read Quote
I just want someone to explain to the American public why investing in transportation in Iraq is so much more important than investing in passenger rail right here in the United States of America. Corrine Brown Read Quote
Today right here in America we have 50 million people without health insurance. Corrine Brown Read Quote
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. Corrine Brown Read Quote
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. Corrine Brown Read Quote
Once again, we see the Bush administration paying for its failed policies by cutting funds to vital public services and jeopardizing more American jobs. Corrine Brown Read Quote
