On the recordAugust 5, 2012
Had you made the decision another way, when the people of Nome needed help, needed assistance at a very difficult time, we would not have been able to provide the level of assistance.
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Murkowski highlights the risks of lacking adequate icebreaker resources during emergencies.
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