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On the recordJanuary 11, 2010
I'm very concerned. They do not have the kind of heavy equipment that can be moved quickly and to accommodate many of the people who are in great distress.
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Maxine Waters
Democratic · California

Editor's note · Context

Expressing concern about Haiti's lack of resources to respond effectively to the disaster.

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