:26:03
or be able to bring about
the same thing that it did in 1937.
:26:08
The union is getting weaker.
We're losing power.
:26:13
Why? Because there's
too many guys in the union...
:26:17
that are friends with the management.
:26:21
Some plants that are announced
to be closed obviously will be closed.
:26:27
We have to accept the reality
that they're just not going to remain open.
:26:31
I think that with the spirit here...
:26:34
Flint will continue not only to survive,
but will continue to grow.
:26:44
Some people know what time it is.
Some people don't.
:26:48
Miss Michigan, could we talk to you
for one second?
:26:50
Your face looks familiar. Was this
when you caught me on the road?
:26:54
Yes, back in the parade. How does it feel
driving through Flint, Michigan, today...
:26:58
and so many people being laid off,
so many plants being shut down?
:27:02
- How does it feel? I feel like a supporter.
- Of?
:27:05
- Does it matter of what?
- A supporter of General Motors?
:27:09
Of just being here for the people.
Is it the parade?
:27:12
When you pass stores that are boarded-up
and people that are laid off...
:27:16
how does that make you feel
on a personal level?
:27:21
A little sad.
Of course, I'm for employment...
:27:25
and working in Michigan.
:27:28
And, hopefully, it's just temporarily.
:27:30
So, I just keep my fingers crossed
that they'll be back working soon.
:27:35
I'm trying to stay neutral. I'm going to
Miss America in two weeks, and I don't...
:27:39
- It's a great day for a parade, isn't it?
- It's beautiful. I can't believe the crowd.
:27:43
It's the largest parade I've been in...
:27:45
and I've been in over 20 since June.
:27:48
It's wonderful. I love coming back to Flint.
It's my third trip here, and I love it.
:27:53
Any message to the people of Flint?
:27:55
Keep your fingers crossed for me
as I go for the gold in two weeks...
:27:58
and hopefully bring back a crown
for Flint and the Michigan state.