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On the recordSeptember 8, 2016
But let's be clear. I don't want you to pull the Governor and his staff into this thing. This is not their decision. This decision is FEMA's decision.
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Garret Graves
Republican · Louisiana

Editor's note · Context

Graves emphasizes that the decision lies with FEMA, not the Governor's office.

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