Sean Duffy: “President Trump would have nominated me to this very…”

“So I appreciate that, Senator, and I also appreciate your friendship and bipartisanship as well. It's an honor to be before this committee today. And I'm humbled by the fact that President Trump would have nominated me to this very important position if confirmed. It would be a privilege of a lifetime to serve the American people as the Secretary of Transportation. I look forward to closely working with this committee as you provide oversight and guidance to the Department of Transportation.” (00:36–00:43)

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