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Sean Duffy

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U.S. Secretary of Transportation under Donald Trump.

Notable Quotes

"The smell was coming from Potomac TRACON."
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"As you see from last night, they do save lives."
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"ICE agents run security machines at the southern border, which he said makes them qualified to run airport security lines."
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"It’s not a GAME, its [sic] a CAREER."
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"To reach the next generation of air traffic controllers, we need to adapt."
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"If there was a merger between some of the larger airlines, they would have to peel off ​some of their assets."
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"Is there room for some mergers in the aviation industry? Yeah, I think there is."
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"President Trump, he loves to see big deals happen. Is there room for some mergers in the aviation industry? Yeah, I think there is."
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"Is it interesting what Scott Kirby's talking about? Of course it's interesting."
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"I suppose if Scott wants it to happen, he's got to do a little more selling on why it's good for the American consumer."
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"Is it interesting what Scott Kirby’s talking about? Of course it’s interesting."
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"Is it interesting what Scott Kirby's talking about? Of course it's interesting."
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"I would say that at this point, I don’t think it’s necessary. They do have access to cash."
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"For any consumers worried about higher prices, American Airlines and Delta Air Lines are offering reduced fares on high-volume Spirit routes."
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"If you have a flight scheduled with Spirit Airlines, don’t show up at the airport. There will be no one here to assist you."
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"it was repaired and airports would resume normal operations, though delays were still expected."
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"Late last night, a trespasser breached airport security at Denver Int'l Airport, deliberately scaled a perimeter fence, and ran out onto a runway."
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