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Sean Duffy: “I need tens of billions. America has waited too long.”

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

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Sean Duffy Discusses Challenges and Solutions for Air Traffic Control Amidst Summer Surge

Published | Video Starts at 08:24

In the budget that just passed the House, $12.5 billion for FAA monetary. Not enough. Not enough. It's a good start, but it's not enough. How much do you need? I need tens of billions. America has waited too long. And so for me to do it right and do it fast, I need the money up front. And I also need the permitting process to be cleared right. (08:24–08:27)

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Asserts that tens of billions are needed for air traffic improvements.

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