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Eleanor Holmes Norton: What is a catastrophic disaster? Note that word: 'catastrophic disaster.' Think of it as a new invention.

On the recordJuly 26, 2009
What is a catastrophic disaster? Note that word: 'catastrophic disaster.' Think of it as a new invention.
Said by
Eleanor Holmes Norton
Democratic · District of Columbia

Editor's note · Context

Introducing the concept of 'catastrophic disaster' for discussion.

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