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Donald M. Payne: At the end of the day, those most vulnerable during disaster are those most vulnerable before the disaster and often it…

On the recordJune 3, 2013
At the end of the day, those most vulnerable during disaster are those most vulnerable before the disaster and often it is systemic health concerns and that sort of thing.
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Donald M. Payne
New Jersey

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Emphasizes the vulnerability of certain populations before and during disasters.

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