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On the recordMay 23, 2013
It's very clear that we have to fix the bridges and keep them adequately maintained because they really are models of engineering in many cases, but when they fail, they really fail.
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Stephen Flynn
Scottish National Party

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Flynn discusses the importance of maintaining bridges to prevent failures and the risks involved.

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