The fact is that America relies on Amtrak to move people.

Real economic stimulus comes from real investment.

Foreign trade clearly holds down the cost of products we buy.

As a personal beneficiary of the service that Amtrak provides and as someone who represents a congressional district that counts on safe, reliable rail service, I am a strong supporter of providing this vital industry the funding necessary to continue operations.

The Long Island Sound is an environmentally unique estuary that needs to be protected.

A healthy Amtrak is an integral part of New York and the Nation's economy and transportation systems.

There are always, of course, job losses of a cyclical nature in a recession.