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Ed Whitfield: “This is truly a devastating disaster and they need as much assistance from around the world so they can recover.”

On the recordMarch 15, 2011
This is truly a devastating disaster and they need as much assistance from around the world so they can recover.
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Ed Whitfield
Republican · Kentucky

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Whitfield emphasizes the need for global assistance following a disaster.

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