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On the recordJune 4, 2013
As a Floridian and a survivor of Hurricane Andrew, I know firsthand that natural hazards are a leading threat to America's economy and American lives.
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Frederica Wilson
Democratic · Florida

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Wilson shares her personal experience to highlight the dangers of natural hazards.

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