01/19/2010
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"one of the most effective ways to ensure that our Nation is prepared to manage catastrophic incidents is to conduct in-depth planning for those incidents before they occur."
"Admiral Stavridis, I invite your comments on whether a cooperative U.S.-Russian missile defense program could possibly change the overall dynamic in the region."
"an appalling gap in our Nation's ability to respond to the use of a weapon of mass destruction on our soil."
"I appreciated the opportunity to discuss with you the impressive contributions that the State of Maine has made to our Navy."