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On the recordJanuary 14, 2009
Neither the Navy nor the Nation nor its citizens can wait for a catastrophic event to occur before recognizing the potential impacts of such an event.
Said by
Bill Nelson
Democratic · Florida

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Emphasizing the importance of proactive measures against potential disasters.

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