We have lost $70 million because our convention center is not capable of holding the size of conventions that it should. Whether we like it or not, We're in competition against Austin, Dallas, Houston, Waco, and I can name a few more that already have their convention spaces under construction. So we have to step up to the plate. I think expanding our convention center will be good. We want more conventions here. We talked about lowering yourselves, your. (41:02–41:15)
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Asserts that El Paso is competing with other Texas cities that are expanding their convention spaces.
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