And I can remember the litany of interviews and news articles where pundits talked about Philadelphia not being prepared to meet this historic milestone in our nation's history, which would be 2026 in our semiquincentennial 250th anniversary of America. American democracy. And I remember saying, well, at least let me see what's in the budget so I'll know, you know, what we'll be able to do. (34:37–34:54)
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Asserts concerns about Philadelphia's preparedness for the 250th anniversary of America in 2026.
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