James Langevin actually said...

"I think it is important that we make it a forethought, not an afterthought."

"Lessons learned from Iraq, Afghanistan, and other engagements around the world have demonstrated the importance of minimizing civilian casualties to winning the 'hearts and minds' of locals and ultima..."

"I believe precise and quality policies, procedures, and guidelines are essential to minimizing civilian causalities--both inside and outside areas of active hostilities."

"Now we see it as a civil right and that really needs to carry through in disaster planning as a forethought, not an afterthought."