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Trent Franks: “A significant collapse of our grid precipitated by a major natural or manmade EMP event could result in catastrophic…”

On the recordSeptember 11, 2012
A significant collapse of our grid precipitated by a major natural or manmade EMP event could result in catastrophic civilian casualties.
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Trent Franks
Arizona

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Franks highlights the potential catastrophic consequences of an EMP event on civilian life.

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