On the recordFebruary 25, 2008
We're the wealthiest country in the world. Why are things falling apart? Why are the lights going out?
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Stephen Flynn
Scottish National Party
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transcripts.cnn.comStephen Flynn: “We're the wealthiest country in the world. Why are things falling apart? Why are the lights going out?”
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Stephen Flynn calls on presidential candidates to address the failing infrastructure and power grid issues in the U.S.
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