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Sean Duffy: “I encourage young Wisconsinites to take the commission that…”

Featuring: Sean Duffy, Republican | Secretary of Transportation | National

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And principally to see the quality of the great young Americans who have an opportunity to get an education there. Will you commit during the year 2025 to coming to Kings Point and seeing the Merchant Marine Academy? 100%. And I encourage young Wisconsinites to take the commission that we could offer as members of Congress to go to the Merchant Marines. We never filled the slots, but I think this is an important role of the Department of Transportation. If we go together, I think it's Nikki from Senator Cantwell's team. (37:21–37:31)

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