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Mike Lee: It is too intensely competitive, and you cannot cover your costs of capital by starting up a new airline.

On the recordMarch 18, 2013
It is too intensely competitive, and you cannot cover your costs of capital by starting up a new airline.
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Mike Lee
Republican · Utah

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Senator Lee discusses the challenges of starting a new airline due to competition.

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