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On the recordJuly 17, 2003
The courts have already held that that language does not allow the intervention unless there is effectively a fire already taking place. If you want to actually prevent a fire from occurring, that language is not effective.
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Bob Goodlatte
Republican · Virginia

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Discussing the limitations of legal language regarding intervention in fire prevention.

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