You need to mobilize assets and resources and logistics and communications very quickly to help stabilize or contain the situation. The organization, in the president's mind, that has the capability to do that is the Department of Defense.
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We're continuing to work closely with Congress. We recognize that some members have concerns. The lines of communication are open. There are a lot of conversations going on between the company and Congress and the administration.
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