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On the recordJune 24, 2019
we control the people's treasure? We control the purse. Should we place a greater emphasis on pre-mitigation disaster resiliency preparedness?
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Clay Higgins
Republican · Louisiana

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Higgins emphasizes Congress's responsibility in disaster preparedness funding.

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