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Sean Duffy: “We can't let the weight of government hold down innovation…”

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

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Published | Video Starts at 23:49

Obviously, you know the airspace and aviation space very well, but again, making sure we have those corridors where supersonic flights can fly and test, making sure we have rules in place that allow for the continued innovation in this space. Again, We can't let the weight of government hold down innovation at a time when China is leaping forward, nipping at our heels. We have to make sure that those innovators, again, in supersonic flight and many other spaces, continue to have a home in America where they can experiment again with the backdrop of safety, but make sure that innovation and creativity is happening here. (23:49–23:59)

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Asserts that government regulations should not hinder innovation, especially with China's advancements.

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