Mr. Chairman, I believe so. That question never came up because it was never a question of whether it was not to be covered.
Neither can we allow the insurance industry to use the September attacks as an excuse to shirk its rightful role and responsibilities.
The good news is that the insurance industry is clearly capable of taking care of the losses that occurred on September 11.
We cannot let that happen.
Were I still the insurance commissioner, I would try, Mr. Chairman, but I am not sure I would be successful.
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