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Jane Harman: “I applaud the new tone of the Department. As I have told you personally, I think your role is to prepare, not scare the…”

On the recordFebruary 24, 2009
I applaud the new tone of the Department. As I have told you personally, I think your role is to prepare, not scare the American public.
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Jane Harman
California

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Harman emphasizes the importance of a reassuring approach to public safety.

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