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On the recordJuly 26, 2017
We need the men and women of FEMA focused on that critical mission of lifting up our citizens facing disheartening times.
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Scott Perry
Republican · Pennsylvania

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Perry calls for FEMA to prioritize its mission to assist citizens in need.

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