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Sean Duffy: “We need 31.5 billion [for air traffic control system…”

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

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Transportation Sec. Sean Duffy Visits Duluth International Airport And Holds Press Briefing

Published | Video Starts at 1:00:16

It's that important and we as a region are going to get this done. You know, the secretary talked about the importance of funding. Right. We had it funded … We need 31.5 billion [for air traffic control system upgrades]. … The secretary understands the 148th Fighter Wing is here. We have aircraft, commercial aircraft coming and going, general aviation and of course cirrus and our helicopters in this area. (1:00:16–1:00:24)

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Asserts that $31.5 billion is needed for air traffic control system upgrades.

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