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Ed Perlmutter: “Well, responding after the hurricane hits isn't fast enough. This is about knowing these things are coming and dealing…”

On the recordMarch 24, 2010
Well, responding after the hurricane hits isn't fast enough. This is about knowing these things are coming and dealing with them in advance.
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Ed Perlmutter
Democratic · Colorado
Source
govinfo.gov
Mar 24, 2010

Editor's note · Context

The speaker is discussing the importance of preparedness for hurricanes.

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