We are in direct coordination with Secretary Duffy and we take his recommendations very seriously and work together. And Only where there's a dynamic and ongoing need for the Defense Department would we push back and try to figure out a middle ground. Thank you. And I compliment you on your response and engagement on January 29th. I appreciate that very much. Including the conversation you and I had that evening. The. (55:04–55:11)
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