Apparently they were requested by the agency, but I do not believe they have been justified, and I really will tell you sincerely, kind sir, that one of our biggest problems, they request these vehicles, they have not shown where they are going to be used; I am letting them purchase the 54, but not the 113.
Discussing the justification for vehicle purchases by an agency.
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But the big thing is, it doesn't do any good to get on the board or the council if they don't have the authority.
I would like suggestions from your great company in maybe how we can lower that, because you are constantly saying it is the trollers, it is the trollers, it is the trollers.
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