Innovation is critical. We are going to work on that at the Department of Transportation. 47,000 employees strong. I guess that's not going to grow at all with the new executive order. but it's a great team, and I look forward to working with them. And again, I'm honored that you did this today, Mr. Vice President. (04:27–04:35)
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Asserts that the Department of Transportation has 47,000 employees and implies a hiring freeze due to an executive order.
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