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Mike Lawler: “Over the last 40 years, we have seen Americans travel at…”

Featuring: Mike Lawler, Republican | U.S. House, New York, District 17

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Sean Duffy announces Westchester County Airport set to undergo $18M renovation

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I want to be clear, old doesn't mean it's not safe. U.S. transportation Secretary Sean Duffy to air traffic control tower with Republican Congressman Mike Lawler. Over the last 40 years, we have seen Americans travel at record levels, and certainly our airport infrastructure needs to be upgraded. to modernize. It's really important. And as the congressman mentioned, we have $18 million coming to your airport here in taking what is pretty old technology and building it brand new. (00:35–00:48)

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Asserts that American travel has reached record levels over the last 40 years, necessitating airport infrastructure upgrades.

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