I believe Congress should still offer residents in high-risk areas flood insurance and make them aware of potential risks, but we certainly should not mandate it before the new technology and data are proven accurate.
On the recordSeptember 21, 2010
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Durbin emphasizes the need for flood insurance without mandating it until technology is reliable.
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