I could not disagree more, but even in emergency situations, where we have seen agencies step in and say, 'This is so vitally important. We need to engage right now for public safety and health,' there are mistakes even in that, and we need to allow for humanity to exist.
On the recordMarch 8, 2017
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Lankford emphasizes the need for flexibility in emergency decision-making despite potential mistakes.
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