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On the recordNovember 15, 2006
When Americans confront a catastrophe, either natural or manmade, their government across jurisdictions should be organized and ready to deliver bottled drinking water to dehydrated babies and rescue the aged and infirmed trapped in a hospital with no electricity.
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John McCain
Republican · Arizona

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McCain emphasizes the government's responsibility in disaster response.

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