I want to make another point. You know, I've been asking the Congress for additional money. Many of you have reported that We need more money for air traffic control. We are modernizing our system, but we can't fully modernize it until the Congress gives us additional money. It's not a partisan issue. Both Democrats and Republicans agree. But they have to have the will to finish the funding. I'm not saying that this crash would have been prevented if we had all the equipment deployed. (14:12–14:21)
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