The American people and West Virginia were sick and tired of it. And in West Virginia, we want to get our people back to work. Just a few days into the shutdown, I announced that West Virginia would be keeping our national parks open, fully operational, during one of the busiest tourism months. that we have. Thank you. We acted quickly. And thanks to Tourism Secretary Chelsea Ruby, who I think is somewhere back there today, and many others. (00:53–01:03)
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