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“You have to begin to put the infrastructure in place to put in high-speed trains...It should be a national priority. If the French can do it, why cant we?”

Quote by Gordon Bethune

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Gordon Bethune is an accomplished business leader renowned for his remarkable achievements in the aviation and healthcare industries. Born on August 29, 1941, he served as the CEO of Delta Air Lines, transforming the company into one of the world's leading airlines under his leadership. more

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