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On the recordJanuary 24, 2018
I think the chain in that alert system needs to be modified to reflect the seriousness of the threat.
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Brian Schatz
Democratic · Hawaii
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Editor's note · Context

Emphasizing the need for improved alert systems for serious threats like nuclear attacks.

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