On the recordJune 14, 2010
We have to ramp up in anticipation. We know there's more oil coming ashore. We should be ready to accept those birds, be ready with the teams to go out there.
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transcripts.cnn.comWe have to ramp up in anticipation. We know there's more oil coming ashore. We should be ready to accept those birds, be ready with the teams to go out there.
Nungesser emphasizes the need for proactive measures to rescue birds affected by the oil spill.
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