Original sentence: He came with a reputation as a strong, straight-forward and experienced operating manager but with a style sometimes putting him at odds with others.His work as president of the New York City Transit Authority from 1984 to 1990 and as Chief General Manager of the Toronto Transit Commission in Canada from 1995-1999 earned him a great deal of operating credibility, despite his rough handling of politics and labor unions.Perhaps more than any past president of Amtrak, Gunn seems willing to publicly oppose the political and budget positions of the President of the United States who appointed him, and at whose pleasure he serves.Supporters consider Gunn's credentials to be the strongest at the head of Amtrak since W.When David Gunn was selected as Amtrak president, Amtrak self-sufficiency had largely fallen out of favor as a realistic short-term goal
Edited sentence: Bush knew he was not hiring someone who would tell Congress whatever was politically correct.Gunn's credentials are the strongest at the head of Amtrak since W.He came with a reputation as a strong, straight-forward and experienced operating manager.His work as president of the New York City Transit Authority from 1984 to 1990 and as Chief General Manager of the Toronto Transit Commission in Canada from 1995-1999 earned him a great deal of operating credibility, despite his rough  handling of politics and labor unions.In his selection, President George W.Perhaps more than any past president of Amtrak, Gunn seems willing to publicly oppose the political and budget  positions of the President of the United States who appointed him, and at whose pleasure he serves.When David Gunn was selected as Amtrak president, the myth of Amtrak self-sufficiency had been well-exposed