Barack Obama actually said...

I introduced legislation this week to say that every state, local official working with the federal government has to have a plan to get out folks who are disabled, folks who are poor, folks who don't have access to automobiles and typically use public transportation.

Context

Senator Obama talks about his proposed legislation aimed at ensuring evacuation plans for vulnerable populations.

09/13/2005

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