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Stephen Flynn: I think it definitely would have been better. And this is one of the disconnects here. You know, we have been…

On the recordFebruary 19, 2007
I think it definitely would have been better. And this is one of the disconnects here. You know, we have been approaching the issue of dealing with terrorism as that is the ultimate disaster, and these other things, that really, it's just a state and local responsibility.
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Stephen Flynn
Scottish National Party

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Flynn discusses the disconnect in disaster response and the need for federal support in local emergencies.

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