Spencer Cox: “Aerospace and defense is a rapidly growing sector in our…”

“As you all know, Hill Air Force base employs over 22,000 Utahns, the largest single site employer in our state. Aerospace and defense is a rapidly growing sector in our economy, now accounts for roughly 20% of our GDP. We host some of the nation's most sensitive military and intelligence operations. And the top defense primes operate here and employ tens of thousands of people, more than just what we see at Hill Air Force Base.” (01:23–01:31)

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