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Stephen Flynn: “The fact is, as a more resilient nation, as a more safe nation, as one where our civil society is fully engaged in the…”

On the recordJuly 4, 2007
The fact is, as a more resilient nation, as a more safe nation, as one where our civil society is fully engaged in the process of thinking through and preparing for bad things, we will be a stronger nation.
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Stephen Flynn
Scottish National Party

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Stephen Flynn emphasizes the need for a resilient and prepared society to enhance national strength.

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