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Veronica Escobar: “There was not a threat [to the community], which is why the…”

Featuring: Veronica Escobar, Democratic | U.S. House, Texas, District 16

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LIVE | El Paso Rep Veronica Escobar Speaks About FAA Reopening Airport Airspace in Texas | N18G

Published | Video Starts at 11:14

But for now, I wanted to make sure to get that information out and to ensure that everyone in the community understands they are safe. There's no threat. There was not a threat [to the community], which is why the FAA lifted this restriction so quickly. So, Abby, happy to take any questions. Thanks, Congresswoman. Already so many of you know you can utilize the raise your hand function, and we will call on you. (11:14–30:39)

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Asserts that there was no threat, leading to the quick lifting of the FAA restriction.

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