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On the recordNovember 28, 2012
we need to invest now or pay later, that there are measures we can take now to minimize the damage in the future
Said by
Richard Blumenthal
Democratic · Connecticut

Editor's note · Context

Stressing the importance of proactive investment to mitigate future disaster damage.

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