May 2, 2021
Biden marks Amtrak's 50th anniversary in Philadelphia
Celebrating Amtrak's 50th Anniversary Website
"You know, folks, the fact is that in the past, when I’ve ended up at the 30th Street Station, Amtrak station, it’s probably because I took the late train back from Washington and I slept through the Delaware stop. Literally, not figuratively. I only did it about four times, but I wouldn’t have missed this for the world."
– President Joe Biden
PBS NEWS HOUR: VIDEO OF FULL SPEECH
"It’s an honor to celebrate Amtrak’s 50th anniversary. I look forward to a bright future for all American rail. Back in 2016, I announced the federal loan that allowed Amtrak to purchase the new Acela trains, those sets that you see behind me. They look great. I can hardly wait to ride. They’re made in America and I wanted to see more of that. That’s why the investments in my American Jobs Plan are guided by one principle, buy American. Buy products who are made in America. American tax dollars are going to be used to buy American products to create American jobs."
– President Joe Biden