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On the recordMay 7, 2014
A significant collapse of the grid, precipitated by a major natural or man-made EMP event, could result in catastrophic civilian casualties.
Said by
Trent Franks
Arizona

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Franks cites expert warnings about the dangers of grid collapse from EMP events.

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