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Chris Smith: I have lost everything, but at least I am alive.

On the recordNovember 28, 2012
I have lost everything, but at least I am alive.
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Chris Smith
Republican · New Jersey

Editor's note · Context

A resident reflects on the loss caused by Sandy while expressing gratitude for survival.

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