Bruce Becker Quotations

We're still deeply concerned at the lack of flexibility for business travelers with the introduction of all-reserved service.

We want to make sure we don't have to compromise our ideals,

There is a huge cost of doing it the right way, ... We could have done this less expensively, but I wanted it done right.

We're pleased Amtrak is recognizing the enormity of some of the proposed fare increases and is taking steps to address the needs of the passengers, with particular emphasis on those who use monthly passes,

While we recognize some fares have been increased, we're pleased a number of fares have (gone down), ... The reductions are significant.

The only reason the eagles leave is to find food. With so many people ice fishing and with the increase in automobile traffic which means a lot of road killed deer and other animals, there is plenty for the eagles to feed on, so they don't leave.

There would be no way to do a revenue-management system without having reservations,

That's what we're here for. We want people to eat it.