Japan pitches its high-speed train to U.S., with an offer to finance

(Source: New York Times, November 18, 2013)

TSURU, Japan — As the world’s fastest train raced through central Japan, former Gov. George E. Pataki of New York hoisted his 6-foot-5 frame into the aisle and marveled at the smoothness of the ride.

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