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On the recordSeptember 28, 2009
I do believe that sometimes--it is not your office--I will be very brief, Mr. Chairman--that we operate, sadly, in a culture of mediocrity in our country, and I will never forget Katrina as long as I live.
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Elijah Cummings
Democratic · Maryland

Editor's note · Context

Cummings criticizes the culture of mediocrity in government response, referencing Hurricane Katrina.

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