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On the recordMarch 26, 2012
I think that the sin that I committed prior to September 11th was the sin of hubris.
Said by
Rob Andrews
Democratic · New Jersey

Editor's note · Context

Andrews reflects on his past overconfidence regarding national security before 9/11.

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