I appreciate that the administration managed to keep hiring and training operations going throughout the shutdown, which lessened the potential long term consequences for America's skies. Republicans and Democrats here in Congress are focused too on supporting hiring and training efforts. And This year's transportation funding bill, which I hope to take up in the near future, supports sustained hiring and training to add 2,500 new controllers next year. Mr. President, upgrading outdated technology and adding new air traffic controllers will make a big difference for the traveling public and for supply chains that rely on air cargo. (04:56–05:06)
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