Tom Coburn said "The Stafford Act says that the Federal Government should get involved in disasters when State and local capacity is overwhelmed." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordMarch 19, 2013

The Stafford Act says that the Federal Government should get involved in disasters when State and local capacity is overwhelmed.

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Coburn emphasizes the role of the Federal Government in disaster response.

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