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If we are wondering why only 19 percent of the American people feel that the Congress is in tune with their priorities,
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"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

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In this quote, Corrine Brown is revealing her disappointment with the lack of assistance for Amtrak, a nationwide guest rail service, in the United States Congress. She highlights the fact that just 19 percent of Americans feel that Congress is lined up with their top priorities, and recommends that the cuts to Amtrak are a clear example of this detach. Brown indicates that the choice to lower funding for Amtrak is a reflection of Congress's neglect for the requirements and concerns of the American individuals. In general, the quote suggests that there is a detach between the actions of Congress and the desires of the American individuals, and that the cuts to Amtrak are a prime example of this disconnect.

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Corrine Brown This quote is written / told by Corrine Brown somewhere between November 11, 1946 and today. She was a famous Politician from USA. The author also have 25 other quotes.

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