Sean Duffy: “25 years ago, a promise was made to the American people. And…”

“Thank you, Administrator Bedford, for your leadership on behalf of the faa, the vendor community, Paraton. We are not only ready, we will be successful. Thank you. I do want to highlight again why this is so important. 25 years ago, a promise was made to the American people. And the promise was next gen. And it wasn't that. This idea of upgrading, updating new technology for the national airspace, it wasn't just an idea. Money, real money, billions of dollars was put behind that effort.” (51:57–52:05)

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