But I think the work that's being done in this country to diversify our supply chains, work with like minded partners, whether it's critical minerals. I mean, when you look at the critical minerals situation, when China basically fired a loaded gun at our economy and the world economy and basically said we'll cut off these rare earths. you know, could have shut down our automotive industry, you know, our military capabilities. And when you realize they're willing to use that leverage at any time, you know, there's this one year reprieve, if you will, we require this all hands on deck. (36:25–36:34)
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