That's why another one of my amendments directs the DoD to assess shortages among aviation maintenance technicians who keep military aircraft operational. Another amendment looks at the state of the American tool and die industry, including workforce shortages opportunities and strengthening domestic manufacturing. Finally, one of my amendments looks at next generation materials that could make military vessels more durable and improve readiness. These might sound like six very different issues, but they come back to the same idea. (01:50–01:59)
CLAIM
Asserts that her amendment examines the American tool and die industry, workforce shortages, and domestic manufacturing.
This is an excerpt from a raw transcript. The assertions have not been audited or verified. Tap the video to view the source footage and understand the context.
