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Joe Lieberman: “I think we are better prepared because of the powerful lessons and embarrassment that the federal government suffered.…”

On the recordFebruary 12, 2006
I think we are better prepared because of the powerful lessons and embarrassment that the federal government suffered. Are we totally prepared? Or are we as prepared as we should be? I regret to say, the answer is no. And I don't want to have to say that for much longer.
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Joe Lieberman
Independent · Connecticut

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Senator Lieberman discusses the lessons learned from Hurricane Katrina and the need for better preparedness.

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