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Stephen Flynn: “We think if terrorists strike, it will be catastrophic. It's only catastrophic if we allow ourselves to be so exposed…”

On the recordFebruary 22, 2007
We think if terrorists strike, it will be catastrophic. It's only catastrophic if we allow ourselves to be so exposed and we are unable to respond well.
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Stephen Flynn
Scottish National Party

Editor's note · Context

Flynn argues that preparedness can mitigate the impact of terrorist attacks.

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